Teen plus Mum

First podcast in a while. I talk with my niece (Ella quit). We talk about friendship, what that means, why it's important and how it changes. 

Ella and Anne gossip about gossip. Who does it? How do they do it? Is gossip good or bad?

Anne would like to talk to Ella about choosing a school. Ella thinks this is boring. We talk about it anyway. Learn how much a teenager cares about the momentuous, angst-ridden decision we make with our kids. 

Ella has the 20th most popular baby name of 2016. Does this mean she is popular? Anne and Ella discuss what being popular is, who is popular and if it is a good thing. #trending #areweviralyet? #Ithinkweare #totespopular #yaaas #slay

Ella and Anne talk through 2016 and what Christmas means to them. Disasters, traditions and family.  Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. 

Ella explains to Anne how to use youtube. What the kids are doing and correct use of youtuby words. Anne reflects on simpler times, Ella likes her modern ways.   

This is a discussion about religion.  What it is. Who is religious these days. Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Dreamtime, Cults.  Our knowledge base mainly comes from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "The Life of Brian" and "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmit". 

This is a podcast about how confidence impacts us every day. Starting new schools, catching public transport and making friends. We discover whether we are introvert, ambivert or extrovert. Is introversion a problem?  See 'The Quiet Revolution' website and blog by Susan Cain. She talks about being an introvert in a world that rewards extroverts. 

Teen Plus Mum is a podcast made by Anne and Ella. We have made 12 episodes so far, and have had a bunch of people listen. Thanks heaps! Look for more episodes in the pod bean app, or on iTunes. we have recently joined twitter, @TeenplusMum 

This week Ella and Anne talk about the acronym LGTBQI. What it means. Who it applies to. Same sex marriage and current plans for plebiscite. Excellent resources at minus18.org.au or lgtbihealth.org.au. 

This time we are talking about social media. What is it? How do we use it? We discuss recent news about social media being used by school boys in the worst way. Guidelines for use (see raising children.net.au.) Also what we like about being connected. 

We are talking today about all things GENDER. What makes someone male or female. Is gender important? Attitudes to gender at school. Intersex, transgender, cisgender, gender fluidity and non binary thinking. See more info at Transgender Victoria. 

Anne & Ella talk about gambling because the internet told us to.Pokies, scratchies and horse racing. See also: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation; Youthline; Kids Helpline.

We don't know much about rock 'n' roll, but we know what we like. With special guest, Imogen.  Today we talk about popular music, learning an instrument, performance, comedy song, video clips, free downloads and lyrics. See; Tim Minchin, Rock and Roll Nerd ; Toby Turner youtube ; Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Ben Folds, Yes Man. 

Today we discuss food. Mainly lasagne and pancakes. Diets. Cooking and eating. Food on Instagram. Michael Pollen's show "Cooked" on netflix. "The Katering Show" on iview. MKR & Masterchef.  

Today we talk drugs and alcohol. What they are, why people use them. Decision making and illicit tea heists.  See also - Australian Drug Foundation for stats on teen drug use.

Ella & Anne talk about what sex is, who it's for and laws about sex. See also; Age of Consent Laws Victoria ; the La Trobe Report into sexual behaviours of students in Australian schools ; "Sex is like a cup of tea" on youtube. 

Today Anne & Ella talk about being tidy and organised. Usb keys, diaries and lockers. Generation gap and tips for share housing. 

In this podcast Anne and Ella, talk about homework. Benefits, pitfalls, learning.  See also "Free Schools" by David Gillespie. 

Ella & Anne talk about body image. Kaz Cooke, tattoo nightmares , ink master & Pitch Perfect.

Introducing Ella & Anne. Making a podcast to document some conversation between Mother and Daughter.