Why does it feel like the child who once couldn’t stop talking now only answers with a shrug, an eye roll, or a slammed door? If you’ve ever wondered “What happened to my chatty child?” or even whispered “Did I do something wrong?” — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Enda pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on when teens go quiet — and why silence doesn’t mean rejection. With warmth, honesty, and nearly three decades of experience walking alongside teenagers an...

This month, Enda celebrated 30 years in education, three decades of walking alongside teenagers and their families, listening, learning, and showing up. In this special anniversary episode, Enda takes you behind the curtain of her journey, from her early teaching days in the Seychelles, to the unexpected turns that brought her to Australia, to the moment she discovered her true calling working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. But most importantly, she shares the 10 lessons...

Raising children far from your own family, culture, and community? Feeling like you're doing it all without the support you thought would be there? This episode is for you. In this heartfelt and powerful episode of Parent-Teen Bond SIMPLIFIED, Enda Gilbert speaks directly to migrant mums like you — the ones raising kids in a land that doesn't hold your memories, where the "village" you once imagined feels out of reach. Whether you arrived recently or decades ago, whether your child is s...

In today's heart-opening episode, Enda invites you into a deeply personal conversation about something most mothers rarely prioritise-self-compassion. If you've ever found yourself stretched thin, snapping at your teen when you're already running on empty, or battling that inner voice that says "you should be coping better" — this episode is for you. Enda opens up about her own story of raising a child far from home, the silent pressures of trying to "do it all," and how the lack of self-comp...

What if a teen's silence isn't distance... but a quiet invitation to be understood? This powerful episode explores the unspoken truths many teenagers carry, the feelings they often don't have the words or confidence to express. Beneath the surface of attitude, withdrawal, or defiance is often a longing to be seen, accepted, and supported in a way that feels safe. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience supporting families and listening to what teens aren't saying, this episode r...

This powerful episode introduces a transformative technique that can dramatically reduce conflict with your teen and help you respond thoughtfully rather than react emotionally in those triggering moments. Drawing from brain science, real-world examples, and work with hundreds of families, this episode reveals why staying calm is difficult and offers a practical framework that works immediately. Listen as we explore: The fascinating brain science behind why teens trigger such intense emotiona...

This insightful episode explores the delicate balance between giving teens independence and maintaining connection—what we call "letting go while holding on." Drawing from neuroscience research, personal experiences, and work with hundreds of families, this episode uncovers the biological reasons behind this universal parenting challenge and offers practical solutions. Listen as we explore: The "elastic band theory" of parenting teens—finding the perfect tension between freedom and supportSig...

In this inaugural episode, Enda Gilbert, your host and award-winning Parenting and Burnout Coach, tackles the hidden crisis of Teen Parent Burnout—a phenomenon rarely discussed but widely experienced. After witnessing countless heart-breaking struggles and breakthrough moments in her roles as mediator, mentor, and coach, Teen Parent Burnout became the driving force behind creating this podcast. Bringing these often-silenced challenges to light can help parents realise they're not alone ...

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