Naviguer ensemble

Discover “Naviguer ensemble”, a podcast presented by the Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ), dedicated to teenage parenting.

In each episode, parents, teenagers and experts share their experiences and advice to help them navigate the challenges of adolescence.

In this episode of the Naviguer ensemble podcast, Sophie and Maygane talk about relationships that leave their mark, whether positive or negative. Estelle, graduating with a master's degree in sexology, sheds light on the signs of violence in relationships and offers advice to help parents promote healthy, fulfilling relationships with their teens.

Coffee, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis: psychoactive substances are attractive during adolescence. On the other hand, they can have an effect on your child's development. In this episode of the Naviguer ensemble podcast, find out how to talk to your teen about substance use, with advice from Laura and Myriam, two addiction counsellors at Cumulus, and learn more about Maude's experience as the mother of two teenagers.

Sleep is good, but getting enough of it is even better. Sleep is often neglected because of our busy lifestyles, but it's essential for regulating a number of functions that are vital to our day-to-day functioning. In this episode of the Naviguer ensemble podcast, let clinical psychologist Chloé advise you on the best practices for a good night's sleep, and learn more from Marie and Clara.

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: social networks are an integral part of young people's lives. In this episode of the Naviguer ensemble podcast, Timothée talks about his use of social networks and the unique opportunities to connect with others and explore the world. Just as there are two sides to every coin, these platforms can also present significant challenges. Emmanuelle, director and co-founder of CIEL, offers several tips for healthy use of social networks, and Nathalie explains how she accompanies her teenagers in this respect.

Questions about gender identity can be difficult and start very early for young people. With the help of Gen, TransEstrie's general coordinator, discover in this episode of the Naviguer ensemble podcast how to support your youngster in developing his or her identity, while providing a healthy and inclusive environment. LN and Léanne also share their own experiences of gender affirmation.

Move a little, a lot, intensely, every day or every week? An active lifestyle can take many forms, especially when, like Patricia, you have 3 children with different interests and rhythms. Thanks to the advice of Joey Toupin, Project Manager at Sport'aide, we learn more about how to motivate young people to be active for fun. Alice, 16, also shares her passion for soccer and her invaluable recommendations for those who want to make sport a way of life.

Aurélie is the mother of two growing teenagers with huge appetites! She wonders if they're eating enough, and of course if it's healthy enough. There are so many dietary recommendations, it can be hard to keep track. Mélissa Larivière, dietitian, demystifies many of these recommendations and offers tips on how to make everyday eating easier for families.

Adolescence is a time of transition and discovery: young people explore and are influenced by friends, parents and, above all, social media. How can you tell if your teen is being negatively influenced, and if so, how can you equip him or her to deal with it? Pamela Baptiste, a youth centre counsellor, offers concrete tips to support your youngster, while Chloé, a 17-year-old teenager, shares her experience and what has helped her over the past few years to make choices in line with her values and aspirations.

Stress and anxiety, what's the difference? Are today's teens really more anxious? Anne Girard and Antoine Morin of the Fondation Jeunes en Tête answer these questions and offer concrete advice on how to help your teens deal with this very real issue. Alongside them, Marie-France shares her experience and tips for helping her three teenagers manage their anxiety.

Screens are everywhere: at home, at school and at work! Can we be completely disconnected from screens and their influence on our lives? In this episode, discover the testimony of Tania, a mom whose teenager has had to deal with the impact of screens. Carolanne Campeau, PAUSE's Screen Risk Prevention Advisor, offers us a wealth of advice on how to better manage the hyperconnectivity in our lives.

For this final episode of the season, Andréanne Poutré, Project Manager at ÉquiLibre, discusses body image in adolescence and how, as parents, you can encourage a healthy body image in your teens. Of course, it's not just about girls! During adolescence, everyone's body changes, and it's not always easy to accept this. Nancy, mother of two teenagers, explains it all in this heart-to-heart episode.

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The end of high school, a first job, a move: teens can experience many changes as they enter college. In this episode, Amélie Belzile, Project Manager at the Table régionale d'éducation de la Mauricie, gives us advice on how to best accompany our teens through the changing phases of adulthood. The testimonials of Emmanuelle, a CEGEP student, and Vincent, parent of three teenagers, echo many of the upheavals experienced during the transition to college.

Work, meal preparation, home maintenance, extracurricular activities: these are all responsibilities that parents take on on a daily basis. But how can they free up time to devote to activities that allow them to flourish? Zoé Gagnon-Raymond, director of Entraide-Parents, offers a wealth of advice, accompanied by Stefany and Marie-Claude, two moms of teenagers, to help us better understand the challenges involved in parenting, so you can continue to take care of themselves on a daily basis.

Educational success goes far beyond getting good grades at school. It's about the complete social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of our teenagers. But how can we help teens reach their full potential and thrive at school? In this episode, we talk to Thilini, a counselor at Centre Jeunesse Unie, and Daniel, a parent of three. Together, they share tips and tricks through the nuances of their different roles to help young people stay in school and succeed.

Parental separation is an event that profoundly affects a family's equilibrium. Despite the challenges that separation brings, it can be an opportunity for everyone to rebuild their lives through a new reality. In this episode, Chantal Brunet, psychosocial counsellor at Première Ressource, provides information and advice on how to better understand and cope with the challenges associated with family separation. Veronica and Stéphanie also share their personal experiences of parental separation from their perspective as teenagers and parents.

Autonomy is a skill that develops throughout childhood and adolescence. As a parent, it can be difficult to support your child in making his or her own decisions and choices to gain independence. In this episode, Fanny Lavigne, coordinator at the Maison des Jeunes d'Outremont, offers advice on how to support the development of independence in adolescence and overcome the obstacles that accompany it. Annie, a CEGEP student, talks about the challenges she faces in achieving autonomy, while Caroline shares her experiences with her two teenage children.