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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 13 MIN

Understanding Teen Phone Use | It's About Regulation, Not Willpower

from Teen Whisperer | Parenting Teen Girls · host Rach Friedli - Specialist in Parenting Teen Girls

Send us Fan Mail When your teen girl won't put her phone down, it's not laziness or addiction, it's emotional regulation seeking. In this episode, we decode why phone use is a nervous system response, how regulations (not restrictions) actually work, and the one shift that changes everything for mums who've tried everything. Understanding teen emotions starts with understanding the body first. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s called Connect the Dots. It’s a really simple guide to help you slow down, look at what you’re actually seeing, and then zoom out and consider what else might be going on for your daughter. You can grab it for free here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave me a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. Follow me on instagram or LinkedIn Let me know how you found this episode. See you next time! 💛

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Send us Fan Mail When your teen girl won't put her phone down, it's not laziness or addiction, it's emotional regulation seeking. In this episode, we decode why phone use is a nervous system response, how regulations (not restrictions) actually work, and the one shift that changes everything for mums who've tried everything. Understanding teen emotions starts with understanding the body first. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s call...

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