Ever feel like no matter what you say, your teen just shuts you out? You try to guide them, protect them, connect with them—but all you get in return is eye rolls, attitude, or complete silence.
Why does this happen? And more importantly—how do you break through the wall and get them to actually hear you?
In this episode, we go deep into:
🔹 The REAL reason your teen ignores you (hint: it’s not what you think).
🔹 Why lectures, punishments, and ‘talking it out’ aren’t working—and what to do instead.
🔹 How to rebuild trust, even if your relationship feels completely disconnected.
🚨 If you’re tired of feeling unheard, the Parent-Teen Reset is where we start fixing this.
📌 Get instant access to the Parent-Teen Reset here
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Want a more structured breakdown of how to actually rebuild trust and communication with your teen?
I’ve written a full blog post walking you through my systemic approach step-by-step.
You can find it here
Teen anger can feel explosive, unpredictable, and exhausting to deal with. One moment, they’re fine; the next, they’re lashing out—yelling, slamming doors, or shutting down completely. But here’s the truth: their aggression isn’t just ‘bad behaviour’—it’s a sign of something deeper.
In this episode, we break down:
✔ The real reason your teen’s anger feels out of control
✔ The hidden emotions behind aggression—what your teen is actually trying to communicate.
✔ How to respond to outbursts without making them worse (so you don’t fuel the fire).
✔ The #1 shift that helps teens manage their emotions better—without forcing conversations.
Anger is normal, but constant power struggles don’t have to be. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, this episode will give you the first steps to stop reacting and start helping your teen navigate their emotions in a healthier way.
💡 If your teen’s outbursts are overwhelming and you don’t know how to break the cycle, I’ve created a step-by-step guide for you.
🚀 Jump straight in to ‘How to Stop Teen Angry Outbursts’ Masterclass, where I’ll show you:
✔ What’s really driving their aggression (it’s not just "teen hormones").
✔ How to de-escalate conflicts before they spiral.
✔ The exact words to use to help them regulate emotions—without forcing them to talk.
Buy here for £222 or Join Guiding Teen hearts membership for £98 and have exclusive access to this and additional expert support.
How do your cultural roots and childhood experiences shape the way you parent? In this episode, Pei-I introduces Eloho, a mother of teenage twins, radio host, and entrepreneur, as the new co-host for Season 2.
Together, we explore the powerful impact of culture, faith, and upbringing on parenting styles, revealing how their unique journeys as a Taiwanese Systemic Family psychotherapist and a Nigerian mother influences their approach to raising teens.
Eloho shares candid stories about guiding her daughter through bullying, empowering her son to find his voice, and navigating the challenges of parenting in the digital age—all while balancing her faith, career, and family life.
Drawing on systemic and family psychotherapy, Pei-I and Eloho uncover actionable insights to help parents break free from old patterns, foster connection, and empower their teens with confidence.
This raw, unfiltered conversation is a must-listen for any parent seeking clarity, compassion, and growth in their family relationships.” -----------------------------------------------------------------
🐉Pei-I is an integrative Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, using a unique approach to turn teen and family struggles into trust and connection In 90 days
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📺I went live @ UK National TV GB NEWS
🔥Eloho is a personal brand strategist and a mum of 3. You can find Eloho's amazing work on instagram here and linkedin here
This week on the podcast, we had a really interesting conversation about teens' motivation. We challenged some of our usual assumptions about motivation and explored the topic from some unexpected angles.
It was a thought-provoking discussion that left me and Belle with a lot to ponder, and I think you'll find it sparks some interesting conversations within your own family too.
Have a listen!
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Welcome to this episode where we'll delve into the frustrating world of teenage communication, or rather, the lack thereof.
You have probably been there: asking a simple question, only to be met with a grunt or a one-word answer.
Today, we'll explore this very topic. Tune in ------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a Heal Family First 5 Day Taster here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
In this episode, Belle and I talked about "How I went from working with families for years to changing their teen’s behaviour in 90 days without years of therapy".
Tune in and find out how this can help your family too.
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If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a Heal Family First 5 Day Taster here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
hmmm... What could possibly shock teenagers and parents?
Tune in to this episode to find out what Belle and I thought about this very topic that probably doesn't get spoken about very often....
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If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a Heal Family First 5 Day Taster here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
In Today's episode, I had a special guest - Rachel Vecht who is all about practical and realistic support, drawing on almost 30 years experience as a mother of 4, former school teacher and parent educator to 10's of 1000's of working parents across global organisations.
Rachel and I talked about all things about parenting teenagers, from her own experiences of being a mum to supporting other parents in various organisation. She shared a lot of unique insights that parents will find helpful.
We also talked about values and what are important when parenting teenagers.
Tune in and enjoy the episode.
You can find Rachel here
www.linkedin.com/in/rachelvecht-educatingmatters/educatingmatters.co.ukHere is a link to my free masterclassParenting Matters Masterclass | Educating Matters
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If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a Heal Family First 5 Day Taster here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
As you all know that my name is Pei-I, and throughout my professional life, I have been working really hard to find the most effective and impactful way to help parents help their troubled teens who get stuck in patterns of challenging behaviour with ease and success. I found this important element in my name PEI-I. I even trademarked PEII Blueprint. It is a framework that incorporates some family therapy elements to allow any family to learn and see great results in the shortest time possible
Tune in and find out how you can use PEII Blueprint to help you stop your teen's troubled behaviour.
You can find the episode of
- Family Behavioural map here
- Your Unique Family Blueprint here
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If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a Heal Family First 5 Day Taster here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
In this episode, I had the privilege to have the Marriage Counsellor Theresa Pong joined me to talk about all things related to couple relationships whilst raising teenagers.
When 2 people come together to to have a family, everything changes, and they start to move through different stage and life cycle as a family, including raising teenagers for some families.
How do you navigate this?
We spoke about couple relationships, attachment, and emotions to teenagers and much more...
Tune in and enjoy.
You can find Theresa's website here and connect with her Linkedin
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If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a 1:1 Heal Family First session here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
Are you feeling frustrated with your teenage children's I know it all attitude?
Teenagers seem to give the impression that they know everything, but do they though and what is it all about?
Join Belle and me as we explore the experiences and perceptions of parents and teenagers.
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If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a 1:1 Family Healing session here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
Why Parenting Strategies Keep Failing — and What Actually Changes the System
When you’re deep in family crisis, it’s tempting to reach for the next parenting strategy and hope this one will finally work.
But here’s the truth most experts won’t tell you:
Parenting strategies don’t work if you don't know what are addressing.
They only land when two key conditions are met first.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Belle to unpack the 2 foundational steps you must take before any parenting strategy can truly take root.
These steps are drawn from my Thriving Together Parenting (TTP) Method — the same approach I use inside Restoring Harmony to help families go from daily shutdowns, meltdowns, and aggression…
To emotional safety, trust, and calm — all within 90 days.
This isn’t about parenting better.
It’s about parenting differently — by addressing the system underneath the struggle.
🎧 Tune in to learn what must happen before change can stick — and how most well-meaning strategies miss the mark.
Ready for the real shift?
If you feel trapped in the Disconnected Family Cycle — where everything you try feels like a dead end — it’s time to stop surviving and start recalibrating.
Restoring Harmony is a 90-day deep support container for families in crisis.
It’s not about managing your teen.
It’s about healing the emotional system they’re reacting to — with you at the centre of that shift.
👉 Apply now or book a 1:1 consultation call to begin the work here
Featured Parenting Expert on UK National TV
Are you struggling to let go when your teen increasingly wants independence?
You are not alone. There are a lot of feelings needing process, but guess what it doesn't have to be difficult.
Join me and Belle share our thoughts on this very topic and find out how you can navigate this alongside your teenager.
If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a 1:1 Family Healing session here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
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P.S Are you trapped in the Disconnected Family Cycle that leaves you feeling lost with your teen and family after you have tried everything. My Family 1st Approach is the fastest way to help your family heal and break the cycle.
I am Pei-I and I was presented as a parenting expert @UK National TV 📺 and a walking Antidepressant 💊 so the families said 😅
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
Having the right assessment of the challenges your family and teens are facing is the most important key to developing the right intervention. It's like treating the symptoms with the right medicine.
You have got to know this.
Join me and Belle in today's episode where I shared the second pillar of my Thriving Together Parenting Method that helps families achieve exceptional outcomes in 90 days.
If you are struggling and feel that you are stuck in the disconnected family cycle, book a 1:1 Family Breakthrough Consult here to try the TTP method that can make a huge difference in your family life.
-------------------------------------------------------------👉 You can also Read the blog post here https://www.rainbowparentingpractice.com/post/whyparentingstrategiesdontwork
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
Unlock the Missing Piece to Transform Troubled Teen Behaviour — Fast
If you’ve ever wondered why the strategies you’ve tried aren’t sticking — it’s not your fault.
Without understanding your unique family blueprint, no parenting strategy will create lasting change.
The Family Blueprint is the first pillar of my proven TTP Method — the same method I use to help families facing school refusal, aggression, shutdown, and extreme disconnection achieve real transformation in just 90 days.
If you’re ready to truly understand why the strategies haven’t worked — and what will — then I invite you to download my exclusive Masterclass:
🎯 The Secret to Stopping Troubled Teenage Behaviour in 90 Days — Without Years of Therapy or Blame
Inside, I’ll teach you:
Why typical strategies fail
How to decode your family blueprint
And how to finally build change that lasts.
P.S.
If you feel stuck in a cycle of trying everything, only to end up more disconnected from your teen — it’s time to stop blaming yourself.
There’s a faster, more hopeful way forward.
The Family 1st Approach is the roadmap to rebuild trust, repair the emotional climate at home, and lead your family out of survival mode.
I’m Pei-I — systemic family therapist, parenting expert featured on UK national TV 📺, and i help families no one can.
🌈 There’s hope. Endless hope.
The first step to raising a confident and resilient teenager is not about knowing what strategies to use, but what your family script is and how it influences your parenting practice.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about family script which is essentially your unique family blueprint, and my top 3 advice for parents when parenting a teenager. ----------------------------------------------------------------
P.S Are you Feeling lost with your teen after you have tried everything🤔. I show you how to Restore harmony & and Regain Control in 90 days.
I am Pei-I and I was presented as a parenting expert @UK National TV 📺 and a walking Antidepressant 💊 so the families said 😅
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and get free resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
Our special guest Melanie Gareau, a teacher and an author wrote a self help book for teens " Why me What now" that helps teenage girls to navigate teenage years.
Tune in to listen to her story and how this book has helped teen girls. Our discussion extended to mental health and social media, its influences and what to watch out for.
If you would like to find Melanie on social media...
You can find Melanie here
her instagram here
Why me What now here ----------------------------------------------------------------
P.S Are you Feeling lost with your teen after you have tried everything🤔. I show you how to Restore harmony & and Regain Control in 90 days.
I am Pei-I and I was presented as a parenting expert @UK National TV 📺 and a walking Antidepressant 💊 so the families said 😅
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and get free resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
Today I dived into the hilarious (and sometimes frustrating) world of sibling rivalry. I explored the psychology behind sibling annoyance, shared relatable stories, and offered tips for keeping the peace (or at least finding humor in the chaos!). So, tune in and celebrate with your teenagers the bond (and occasional rage) that only siblings can understand! ----------------------------------------------------------------
P.S Are you Feeling lost with your teen after you have tried everything🤔. I show you how to Restore harmony & and Regain Control in 90 days.
I am Pei-I and I was presented as a parenting expert @UK National TV 📺 and a walking Antidepressant 💊 so the families said 😅
Learn more about Parenting Teenagers, their behaviour out of character or not, and family relationships by
👉 Subscribing to get exclusive updates and get free resources here
Until then
🌈There’s hope, endless hope.
This week we have a special guest on the show sharing her experiences and views on Teen mental health.
Keri Cooper is a holistic psychotherapist. She works with teens and has written two books regarding teens and mental health. She takes a holistic approach and focuses on daily habits as well as how physical health impacts mental health.
What do you think teens are struggling with most these days? Anxieties! Tune in to find out what this is all about and how to navigate this part of the journey.
You can find Keri here: https://kericooperholistictherapy.com You can find her two books on Amazon:
1. Mental health uncensored: 10 foundations every parent needs to know
2. Mental health uncensored:10 foundations every teen needs to know
https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Health-Uncensored-Foundations-Parent/dp/B09ZLT6Y6Z/
-------------------------------------------------------------- P.S Are you Feeling lost with your teen after you have tried everything🤔,You CAN Restore harmony & Save your Marriage and Family from Crisis to Crisis and Regain Control in 90 days.I show you How.
I am Pei-I and I was presented as a parenting expert @UK National TV 📺 and a walking Antidepressant 💊 so the families said 😅
Today I am flying solo to share 3 fail-proof ways to help you strengthen your family relationship, including your teenage children!!
Tune in and find out what the 3 ways are.
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P.S. Are you Feeling lost with your teen after you have tried everything🤔,You CAN Restore harmony & Save your Marriage and Family
from Crisis to Crisis and Regain Control in 90 days.
I show you How. I am Pei-I and I was presented as
a parenting expert @UK National TV 📺 and a walking
Antidepressant 💊 so the families said 😅
🌈There’s always hope, endless hope.
🌈Subscribe for free and exclusive parenting resources on my website here: https://www.rainbowparentingpractice.com