60 The Things They Ask SwissVille Broadcasting SwissVille Broadcasting katt@worldradio.ch The questions that kids would like answers to, answered by a pro. https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ en-gb Copyright SwissVille Broadcasting 2021 Aiir Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:44:42 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:44:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@aiir.com (Aiir) Education for Kids questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no SwissVille Broadcasting The questions that kids would like answers to, answered by a pro. https://mmo.aiircdn.com/29/63e93575212c6.jpg The Things They Ask The Things They Ask https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ The questions that kids would like answers to, answered by a pro. SwissVille Broadcasting no How do I convince my parents to buy me an iPhone? Teddy, age 10 Teddy wants an iPhone, but Allison has more advice for the adults in this situation. o29-3422-63d140316aa72 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:42 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Teddy wants an iPhone, but Allison has more advice for the adults in this situation. Teddy wants an iPhone, but Allison has more advice for the adults in this situation. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I've been invited to a sidechat and I have mixed feelings 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... o29-3422-63d13f9696270 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:41:00 +0000 0:03:34 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ 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... 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... 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I want to challenge a trans issue at my school... help? Lili, age 15 Lili has a request regarding an upcoming school trip she'd like to ask Allison's advice about. o29-3422-63d13f25d3f7a katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:32 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Lili has a request regarding an upcoming school trip she'd like to ask Allison's advice about. Lili has a request regarding an upcoming school trip she'd like to ask Allison's advice about.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no My mom shared something private with her best friend. Mina, age 15 Did mom do wrong here? o29-3422-637cde34a75b9 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:29 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Do kids and teens care when parents share something private about them with their friends? Yes, yes they do. Allison Ochs hears from teens about their parents sharing personal details about them with their best friends and how they can be hurt by it. Allison has some words of wisdom for the teens and adults involved. Do kids and teens care when parents share something private about them with their friends? Yes, yes they do. Allison Ochs hears from teens about their parents sharing personal details about them with their best friends and how they can be hurt by it. Allison has some words of wisdom for the teens and adults involved. 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why do adults judge our memes? Aaron, age 15 Social Worker Allison Ochs talks to Aaron and all the parents o29-3422-637cdda553c76 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:47 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ When it comes to understanding memes, we might be missing some context. Allison Ochs invites Aaron to discuss certain memes with adults around him. When it comes to understanding memes, we might be missing some context. Allison Ochs invites Aaron to discuss certain memes with adults around him. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why do my friends get better grades than I do? Alessandro, age 13 Some people are better at some things than others, but it's a tough lesson to learn o29-3422-637cdd33a89c5 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:44 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison Ochs is a Social Worker and often receives these tricky questions from kids and teens. Today she has a difficult question to answer from Alessandro who feels he tries harder than other friends who get better grades. That doesn't seem fair! Allison Ochs is a Social Worker and often receives these tricky questions from kids and teens. Today she has a difficult question to answer from Alessandro who feels he tries harder than other friends who get better grades. That doesn't seem fair! 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I want to celebrate Christmas. Can I convince my parents? Hiya, aged 12 It might not be cultural or traditional in this household, but Christmas looks quite fun o29-3422-637cdca3eb712 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:41 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ In this household it's not a family tradition to celebrate Christmas, but Hiya would like to get involved. Social worker Allison Ochs answers Hiya's question. In this household it's not a family tradition to celebrate Christmas, but Hiya would like to get involved. Social worker Allison Ochs answers Hiya's question. 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why do my parents want my online passwords? Angry teen This person was anonymous... and angry... o29-3422-637cdbfc74079 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:25 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Social Worker Allison Ochs answers another difficult question about online privacy. Social Worker Allison Ochs answers another difficult question about online privacy. 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Should I break up with my boyfriend because he follows Andrew Tate? Anon, age 18 Allison explains who this is and gives some clear advice o29-3422-637cdb64858be katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:44 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison starts this week off by explaining just who Andrew Tate is, the platforms that he has been banned from this year, and why he's particularly popular with young men. For this questions, a young person asks if liking and approving of this kind of content is a break-up-worthy offence. Allison starts this week off by explaining just who Andrew Tate is, the platforms that he has been banned from this year, and why he's particularly popular with young men. For this questions, a young person asks if liking and approving of this kind of content is a break-up-worthy offence. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why are people mean? Nick, age 8 If only this question had an easy answer! o29-3422-632acf8248620 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:03:10 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Here's a question I think a lot of adults would like the answer to too, Nick. Social Worker Allison Ochs has an answer for you. Here's a question I think a lot of adults would like the answer to too, Nick. Social Worker Allison Ochs has an answer for you. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why do people close their eyes when they kiss? Olivia, age 6 Olivia, you are observant. I'm not sure most adults know the answer to this question. o29-3422-632acd10cc9c3 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:02:14 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Olivia, you are observant. I'm not sure most adults know the answer to this question. Olivia, you are observant. I'm not sure most adults know the answer to this question. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I hate my friend's TikTok content, but I'm expected to comment and like. What do I do? Sarah, age 14 Pressure around social media and social norms are no joke. Allison is asked about navigating this. o29-3422-632acc993f3df katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:03:22 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Pressure around social media and social norms are no joke. Our Social Worker Allison Ochs is asked about navigating this.  Pressure around social media and social norms are no joke. Our Social Worker Allison Ochs is asked about navigating this. 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no What do I do about my extremely embarrassing parents? Anon, age 15 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.  o29-3422-632acbc705373 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:03:03 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ 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.  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. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I'm addicted to gaming but I don't want to be banned. What can I do? Ben, age 13 Kids and teens often don't tell parents when they need help, but they often tell Allison Ochs. o29-3422-632aca9374e21 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:02:38 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison Ochs is a Social Worker and Author. She helps answer Ben's question today about gaming and how to recognise when too much is too much. Allison Ochs is a Social Worker and Author. She helps answer Ben's question today about gaming and how to recognise when too much is too much. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no My boyfriend doesn't hear my "No". What do I do? Annabelle, age 16 Allison shares some ways we can feel more prepared when talking about consent. o29-3422-632ac9e3535e3 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:22:59 +0000 0:03:22 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison Ochs shares some tips and the three Ts; tone, turf and timing. If consent isn't heard, or even if you fear that it won't be, it's important to address this with a trusted adult. Allison Ochs shares some tips and the three Ts; tone, turf and timing. If consent isn't heard, or even if you fear that it won't be, it's important to address this with a trusted adult. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no My mom is angry at my teacher. Can I make them friends again? - Sonia, age 6 We don't know why they've fallen out, but mom and teacher don't see eye to eye. o29-3422-62b06f939114e katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 0:03:31 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ We don't know why they've fallen out, but mom and teacher don't see eye to eye. Sonia just wants them to get along. We don't know why they've fallen out, but mom and teacher don't see eye to eye. Sonia just wants them to get along. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why can't I use the same swearwords that mom uses? - Oliver, age 7 Allison Ochs answers a tricky question o29-3422-62b06d58911c0 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 0:03:01 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Oliver, who is 7 years of age, wants to understand why certain words are reserved for adults. Oliver, who is 7 years of age, wants to understand why certain words are reserved for adults. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Should I tell my parents about Omegle? - Lisa, age 12 Lisa has a question about meeting someone online. o29-3422-62b0683d8eff2 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 0:03:16 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison sheds some light on the website itself as well as gives some great advice to parents and grandparents who want their kids to tell them about life online. Allison sheds some light on the website itself as well as gives some great advice to parents and grandparents who want their kids to tell them about life online. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I have a secret. What do I do? - Anon, age 16 Allison talks about secrecy being like vampire. o29-3422-62b065fccb44e katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 0:03:19 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ This one is a tough call. We don't know much about the secret itself, but Allison explains the difference between privacy and secrecy. This one is a tough call. We don't know much about the secret itself, but Allison explains the difference between privacy and secrecy. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why does mum want me to go out and meet my friends in person? - Anya, age 14. Allison suggests having a conversation about this. o29-3422-62b063aa7db0d katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 0:03:11 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ In this episode Allison talks about time spent communicating with friends behind screens vs in person quality time. In this episode Allison talks about time spent communicating with friends behind screens vs in person quality time.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Do my grandparents still "do it"? - Jacob, age 13 Allison Ochs answers a tricky question o29-3422-62b05f8b30a78 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 0:02:26 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ In this episode our resident social worker Allison Ochs replies to Jacob, age 13, who's grossed out about the idea of his grandparents being sexually active.  In this episode our resident social worker Allison Ochs replies to Jacob, age 13, who's grossed out about the idea of his grandparents being sexually active. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why don't some people like sports? - Thomas, aged 12 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. o29-3422-629f0538eb273 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:04:09 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ 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. 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. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Do I have to have sex if I'm in a relationship? - Anon (m), age 16 Allison Ochs looks at different types of intimacy o29-3422-629a29ee4a9b5 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:04:23 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison receives this question often. Holding hands and cuddling are important parts of sexuality. Here are the important questions to ask yourself... Allison receives this question often. Holding hands and cuddling are important parts of sexuality. Here are the important questions to ask yourself... 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I make graduation with divorced parents less awkward? - Anon, aged 18 Allison hears this question a lot at the moment o29-3422-628de9037e71d katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000 0:03:20 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ It's graduation season. This should be a celebration of hard work and achievement, but some teens are preoccupied with the worry of how their parents will be be when brought together in the same room. Allison Ochs hears this question a lot around this time each year. Here's her answer... It's graduation season. This should be a celebration of hard work and achievement, but some teens are preoccupied with the worry of how their parents will be be when brought together in the same room. Allison Ochs hears this question a lot around this time each year. Here's her answer...

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no My friends are too into gaming. How do I break the spell? - Margot, aged 12 Allison Ochs has a great response for Margot o29-3422-628de779ce35a katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 25 May 2022 08:23:21 +0000 0:03:20 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Margot isn't really into gaming and is sick and tired of going to her friend(s)' house just to watch them game. She wants some advice on how to suggest other things to do... Margot isn't really into gaming and is sick and tired of going to her friend(s)' house just to watch them game. She wants some advice on how to suggest other things to do... 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I politely say "no"? - Clara, age 13 Allison explains the "simple no" and the "hard no", as well as giving permission to not always be polite. o29-3422-627a5e11d907e katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 10 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:04:34 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison explains the "simple no" and the "hard no", as well as giving permission to not always be polite. Allison explains the "simple no" and the "hard no", as well as giving permission to not always be polite. 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no What is love? - Anon, age 15 Good luck answering this one Allison! There are a bunch of adults that would also like to know. o29-3422-627a34d340b61 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:04:34 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Good luck answering this one Allison! There are a bunch of adults that would also like to know. Good luck answering this one Allison! There are a bunch of adults that would also like to know. 

 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I like a girl. Should I just tell her? - Elias, age 14 Allison Ochs has some insight into how kids and teens would like a peer to flirt with them. o29-3422-627a349259b69 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:04:29 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison Ochs has some insight into how kids and teens would like a peer to flirt with them. Allison Ochs has some insight into how kids and teens would like a peer to flirt with them.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I don't want to go to uni. How do I convince my parents? - Ana, age 17 Ana doesn't want to go to university, and so Allison has tips about open dialogue and research that might help her. o29-3422-6246bb86623ea katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 0:04:33 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Ana doesn't want to go to university, and so Allison has tips about open dialogue and research that might help her. Ana doesn't want to go to university, and so Allison has tips about open dialogue and research that might help her. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Is it bad to copy homework? - Dylan, age 9 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. o29-3422-6246b4b7d0ee2 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000 0:03:36 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ 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. Don't assume it's Dylan who wants to copy anything. 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. Don't assume it's Dylan who wants to copy anything. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Will my ex delete the nudes? - Anon, age 17 It's a little late to talk about whether it was a good idea to send those nudes, so here Allison looks at how best to deal with the situation and move forward, making better decisions. o29-3422-61e47e740024d katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 22 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:04:31 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ It's a little late to talk about whether it was a good idea to send those nudes, so here Allison looks at how best to deal with the situation and move forward, making better decisions. It's a little late to talk about whether it was a good idea to send those nudes, so here Allison looks at how best to deal with the situation and move forward, making better decisions.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I stop Dad's girlfriend hugging me - Eric, age 10 Allison has some great tips for Eric to use his words and explain to his Dad and his Dad's girlfriend about what he wants. Allison also opens up about these boundaries that are so important for kids, family and friends to hear. o29-3422-61e47dd0f20eb katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:35 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Allison has some great tips for Eric to use his words and explain to his Dad and his Dad's girlfriend about what he wants. Allison also opens up about these boundaries that are so important for kids, family and friends to hear. Allison has some great tips for Eric to use his words and explain to his Dad and his Dad's girlfriend about what he wants. Allison also opens up about these boundaries that are so important for kids, family and friends to hear.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no What do I do when mom is "a Karen" - Leah, age 16 It's hard for Leah to accept that her and her mom disagree on some really fundamental issues. Allison reminds Leah that it's hard for here mom too. Here are some great ways to open communication. o29-3422-61e47d4014962 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:04:15 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ It's hard for Leah to accept that her and her mom disagree on some really fundamental issues. Allison reminds Leah that it's hard for here mom too. Here are some great ways to open communication. It's hard for Leah to accept that her and her mom disagree on some really fundamental issues. Allison reminds Leah that it's hard for here mom too. Here are some great ways to open communication. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I talk about war to my children? - Céline, a mother of a 6 year old In this episode, Céline, whose parents-in-law live in Poland, would like to know how to talk to her 6 year old about war. Social Worker Allison Ochs explains how she tackles the most difficult subjects with kids. Firstly ask them questions. o29-3422-621fbf3d650a4 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 0:04:18 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ In this episode, Céline, whose parents-in-law live in Poland, would like to know how to talk to her 6 year old about war. Social Worker Allison Ochs explains how she tackles the most difficult subjects with kids. Firstly ask them questions. In this episode, Céline, whose parents-in-law live in Poland, would like to know how to talk to her 6 year old about war. Social Worker Allison Ochs explains how she tackles the most difficult subjects with kids. Firstly ask them questions.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I help my best friend who is addicted to gaming? - Nathaniel, 15 Here Allison takes a look at gaming addiction, and the support available not only for the gamer, but their peers. o29-3422-61e47ca7e26c1 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:04:16 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Here Allison takes a look at gaming addiction, and the support available not only for the gamer, but their peers. Here Allison takes a look at gaming addiction, and the support available not only for the gamer, but their peers. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no I want to start staying home alone - Anon, age 10 This pre-teen wants to start having more responsibility, but their parents aren't so sure. Here Allison explains some things that might help them demonstrate to Mom and Dad that they're responsible. o29-3422-61e47c3a65cf8 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:22 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ This pre-teen wants to start having more responsibility, but their parents aren't so sure. Here Allison explains some things that might help them demonstrate to Mom and Dad that they're responsible. This pre-teen wants to start having more responsibility, but their parents aren't so sure. Here Allison explains some things that might help them demonstrate to Mom and Dad that they're responsible.

For parents: more information on leaving children alone in the Canton of Geneva can be found here, including recommended ages, though parental discretion is advised / required. It is recommended to start with short durations. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I stop the gross boob pop-ups? - Miles, age 10 Miles wants the pop-ups to stop. He doesn't want to tell his parents in case he gets in trouble. Allison wants to remind the adults these often aren't the child's fault! o29-3422-61e47a0dc1794 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:38 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Miles wants the pop-ups to stop. He doesn't want to tell his parents in case he gets in trouble. Allison wants to remind the adults these often aren't the child's fault! Miles wants the pop-ups to stop. He doesn't want to tell his parents in case he gets in trouble. Allison wants to remind the adults these often aren't the child's fault!

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Are we rich? - Charlie, age 8 The truth is, if you have clothes on your back and food to eat, you're probably rich enough! But that doesn't mean we should brag. Allison handles this question carefully so not to send Charlie off bragging! o29-3422-61e479685708d katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:02:54 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ The truth is, if you have clothes on your back and food to eat, you're probably rich enough! But that doesn't mean we should brag. Allison handles this question carefully so not to send Charlie off bragging! She also has a neat trick for anyone who hears a difficult question from a child, and that's to simply ask more questions! The truth is, if you have clothes on your back and food to eat, you're probably rich enough! But that doesn't mean we should brag. Allison handles this question carefully so not to send Charlie off bragging! She also has a neat trick for anyone who hears a difficult question from a child, and that's to simply ask more questions! 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no What is asexuality caused by? - anon, age 17 In this episode, Allison looks at asexuality; a sexual orientation that doesn't necessarily have a cause. She also talks a little about teen development and sexual desire.  o29-3422-61e47887b7979 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:18 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ In this episode, Allison looks at asexuality; a sexual orientation that doesn't necessarily have a cause. She also talks a little about teen development and sexual desire.  In this episode, Allison looks at asexuality; a sexual orientation that doesn't necessarily have a cause. She also talks a little about teen development and sexual desire. 

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no How do I stop Mom posting embarrassing photos online? - Mathias, age 15 First of all, mom needs some perspective. Allison talks to Mathias about how he can help his mom understand why he doesn't want some of these photos shared. Allison also talks to parents about what this difficult line of being proud of their kids online, o29-3422-61e477210fa06 katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 0:03:30 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ First of all, mom needs some perspective. Allison talks to Mathias about how he can help his mom understand why he doesn't want some of these photos shared. Allison also talks to parents about what this difficult line of being proud of their kids online, and oversharing. First of all, mom needs some perspective. Allison talks to Mathias about how he can help his mom understand why he doesn't want some of these photos shared. Allison also talks to parents about what this difficult line of being proud of their kids online, and oversharing.

]]> Podcasts SwissVille Broadcasting no questions, kids, teens, education, counselling, hard questions, tough talk, kids questions no Why do I have to do so much homework over the holidays? - Owen, age 12 Owen would like to know why he's expected to do so much homework over the Christmas break. Allison thinks he should have a break too. o29-3422-6176a8cb4c50d katt@worldradio.ch (Katt Cullen) Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:53:00 +0000 0:04:01 https://www.worldradio.ch/listen-again/the-things-they-ask/ Owen would like to know why he's expected to do so much homework over the Christmas break. Allison thinks he should have a break too. So what does Allison say about tackling this work? Owen would like to know why he's expected to do so much homework over the Christmas break. Allison thinks he should have a break too. So what does Allison say about tackling this work? 

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