Supporting parents

to support their teens.

Functional and practical parenting support, guidance and advice.

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Teenage Tug-of-War.

Teenage years are underpinned by some of the greatest psychological, hormonal, physical, and neurological changes a person will ever go through. Your child may be demanding independence whilst unknowingly craving supportive, safe and loving boundaries.

To find joy in the chaos, you need to understand how these changes impact your child as an individual, to make sense of their patterns, and discover the best way to support them.

Supporting Parents

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social Empower yourself so you can empower your teen, by harnessing the tools you need to understand your teen, establish healthy boundaries, and foster open communication.
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> How to listen and talk to teens
> Boundary setting
> Home structures for containment
> Healthy habits that last into adulthood
> A parent’s guide to mobile phones
> Recognising addictive behaviour
> Reading and cognition in the teen years

Social Development

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social Explore the complexity of real-world versus online social development, while empowering your teen to cultivate a growth mindset, and addressing issues like bullying, addiction, and negative self-esteem.
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> Social Media
> Bullying and exclusion
> Addictive behaviours
> Eating disorders
> Self-harm and Harmful behaviour
> Self-esteem issues
> Opposition and defiance

Learning & Schooling

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Unlock your teen’s potential by exploring cognitive development, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and effective learning methods for different intelligence types across the neurodiversity spectrum.
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> How learning happens
> Growth mindsets
> Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
> Treading and cognition
> Intelligence types
> Learning styles
> Attention spans
> Neurodiversity

Health & Wellness

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health and wellness Unpack the crucial connection between well-being and happiness in teenagers, as you dive into the factors that impact their health, such as sleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness.
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> Sleep and rest
> Growth mindset
> Nutrition
> Exercise
> Mindfulness and Meditation
> Importance of reading

Helping you & your teen

find joy in the beautiful chaos.

My goal is to help every family turn challenges into opportunities. Private coaching sessions are available for challenges that require individual care and attention or for families who’d simply prefer a more focussed experience.

I'll also provide guides, articles, research and advice to navigate the tricky teenage years.

- Marc Falconer, Functional Parenting Coach

LEARN HOW

"When you are navigating complex, high-stakes family dynamics, you need someone in the room with genuine, seasoned experience. Marc’s decades of leadership and his clear understanding of human behavior were evident from our very first session. He was entirely impartial, immediately de-escalated the tension, and approached our situation with a level of wisdom and pragmatism that only comes from years of resolving complex conflicts. He is a consummate professional."

- Sophie

"There’s no definitive handbook for parents, but there is Marc Falconer! I’m so grateful for his non-judgemental, firm, never preachy, insightful, and empathetic guidance. All delivered with humour! From one-on-one sessions to his newsletters, Marc has a unique understanding of the teen world and generously shares this illuminating knowledge."

- Vanessa ( Mother of 2 )

"Marc brought an incredible sense of calm to what felt like an entirely overwhelming time for our family. What stood out most wasn't just his fairness, but his profound understanding of what our children needed most. He has this unique ability to gently pull you out of the immediate dispute and refocus the conversation on the long-term well-being of the kids. His deep experience working with young people is obvious—he made sure their futures were the priority in every decision we made."

- Sipho

"Marc understands the importance of nurturing teenagers' emotional and mental well-being. Drawing from his extensive expertise in education and adopting a holistic perspective, he has the ability to guide parents in recognising their children's diverse needs and fostering a positive sense of self."

- Debbie ( Mother of 3 )

"I was dreading the mediation process, but Marc’s objective and structured approach changed everything. He is so skilled at seeing the bigger picture. When emotions ran high, he possessed the empathy to validate our feelings, while firmly keeping us aware of the long-term consequences our choices would have on our family dynamic down the line. He didn't just help us settle a dispute; he helped us build a practical, sustainable framework for co-parenting."

- Sarah

"Marc’s perspectives have opened my eyes to the potential of how parenting can be and how I can have a more positive relationship with my children. His unique outlook broadens one's more insular and limited experience. I cannot recommend his insights more highly."

- Primarashni ( Mother of 3)