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How do I convince my parents to buy me an iPhone? Teddy, age 10

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3 minutes | Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Teddy wants an iPhone, but Allison has more advice for the adults in this situation.
4 minutes | Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Unfortunately gossip isn't just limited to your teen years, this will be something you'll have to deal with even into adulthood. Allison explains...
4 minutes | Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Lili has a request regarding an upcoming school trip she'd like to ask Allison's advice about.
3 minutes | Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Did mom do wrong here?
3 minutes | Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Social Worker Allison Ochs talks to Aaron and all the parents
3 minutes | Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Some people are better at some things than others, but it's a tough lesson to learn
3 minutes | Wednesday, 7 December 2022
It might not be cultural or traditional in this household, but Christmas looks quite fun
4 minutes | Wednesday, 30 November 2022
This person was anonymous... and angry...
4 minutes | Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Allison explains who this is and gives some clear advice
3 minutes | Wednesday, 26 October 2022
If only this question had an easy answer!
3 minutes | Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Olivia, you are observant. I'm not sure most adults know the answer to this question.
4 minutes | Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Pressure around social media and social norms are no joke. Allison is asked about navigating this.
3 minutes | Wednesday, 5 October 2022
Parents will always be embarrassing in some way or another, but there are ways you can discuss this with them and make it manageable... probably. 
3 minutes | Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Kids and teens often don't tell parents when they need help, but they often tell Allison Ochs.
4 minutes | Wednesday, 21 September 2022
Allison shares some ways we can feel more prepared when talking about consent.
4 minutes | Wednesday, 14 September 2022
We don't know why they've fallen out, but mom and teacher don't see eye to eye.
3 minutes | Wednesday, 7 September 2022
Allison Ochs answers a tricky question
4 minutes | Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Lisa has a question about meeting someone online.
4 minutes | Wednesday, 6 July 2022
Allison talks about secrecy being like vampire.
4 minutes | Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Allison suggests having a conversation about this.
3 minutes | Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Allison Ochs answers a tricky question
4 minutes | Wednesday, 15 June 2022
Can we assume Thomas doesn't like sports? Or maybe he really loves them and wants to know why other's don't share the same passion.
5 minutes | Wednesday, 8 June 2022
Allison Ochs looks at different types of intimacy
4 minutes | Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Allison hears this question a lot at the moment
4 minutes | Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Allison Ochs has a great response for Margot
5 minutes | Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Allison explains the "simple no" and the "hard no", as well as giving permission to not always be polite.
5 minutes | Wednesday, 20 April 2022
Good luck answering this one Allison! There are a bunch of adults that would also like to know.
5 minutes | Wednesday, 13 April 2022
Allison Ochs has some insight into how kids and teens would like a peer to flirt with them.
5 minutes | Wednesday, 6 April 2022
Ana doesn't want to go to university, and so Allison has tips about open dialogue and research that might help her.
4 minutes | Thursday, 31 March 2022
Allison explains why it's always a good idea to do your own homework, but also teaches us a lesson in why kids sometimes ask the questions they do.
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How do I convince my parents to buy me an iPhone? Teddy, age 10
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