Heidi Mavir is a best-selling author and neurodivergent adult. She also has a son that is transgender. In this episode, Heidi and I discuss how she handled her son coming out to her and how she has been in his corner ever since finding out. We talk about the media frenzy that surrounds the trans debate and why the debate has been so polarised in recent years. Heidi also offers her views on JK Rowling, gender, what it means to be a woman and how parents can support their trans children through the journey. 

Keely Grainger's best friend was murdered by her boyfriend. In this episode, she shares that tragic story and how the signs of domestic abuse were missed by everyone. We also talk about why parents need to know how to keep their children safe and also the work Keely does for Remedi and CEASE. Based around the Keely's personal experience of supporting her best friend through an abusive relationship that ended in tragedy, CEASE is a range of interventions and services provided by Remedi to address issues presented by domestic abuse for young people. 

What is a growth mindset? How do we build a growth mindset? How can parents help their children build a growth mindset? Join me as I talk to Rachel Stuart, founder of Mindset Lab and an academic coach for teenagers. We discuss the difference between a growth and fixed mindset and why having a growth mindset can lead to better academic performance. We also talk about practical ways that parents can instil a growth mindset in themselves and their children.