INTRO Kari O’Driscoll is a writer and parenting coach. Her most recent book came out about a month ago and it's called, "Happy, Healthy Teens: Why Focusing on Relationships Works" WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT  - Teenage years can be really tough for both the teen and their parents. It's often a  time when relationships break down as the child transitions from child to young adult. So whilst they can be challenging times, it’s really important for the connection between the parent and teen to be nurtured. The importance of a connection with your teen How to navigate through the difficulties and make things less fraught for you both Why it’s important for parents to understand the role of power and how power actually destroys relationships. Supporting your teen to take those faltering steps and spread their wings, knowing you are there in the background cheering them on. Kari O'Driscoll  BIO Kari O’Driscoll is a writer with a background in biology and medical ethics and has worked in medical and mental health settings. She is the founder of The SELF Project, an organization dedicated to enhancing the social-emotional health of adolescents and building stronger communities. Her work has been published in Ms. Magazine, Mommyish, ParentMap, Healthline, and other outlets and she is the author of “One Teenager at a Time: Developing Critical Thinking and Self Awareness in Adolescents” and a memoir entitled “Truth Has a Different Shape”. Her book “Happy, Healthy Teens: Why Focusing on Relationship Works” was released by Rowman & Littlefield in January 2022.     CONTACT DETAILS / LINKS Website - www.theselfproject.com Linkedin  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-o-driscoll-she-her-b5ba3925/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Kariodriscollauthor Instagram  - @selfproject3369   ABOUT WENDY CAPEWELL Wendy is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Public Speaker, and Author. She helps people who are stuck either in their personal, professional or relationships, get to the root of the problem which is holding them back, let go - and move forward into a happier more successful life.   Connect with Wendy Here...... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Copewelltherapies Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendycapewell/ YouTube Channel -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUovcqsmI_c3rQ5oGUbiZtA Website - https://www.wendycapewell.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wendycapewell/ Book –‘From Surviving to Thriving in a Romantic Relationship’- Link to Amazon Email – [email protected] Sign up for my Newsletter -  http://bit.ly/2RpjY8g If you have enjoyed this show then please leave a review.