Why Isn’t My Teen Taking Responsibility?
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why isn’t my teen taking responsibility?”—especially while watching them ignore homework, dodge
Be the parent your teenager needs and still feel like you.
Let’s work through what’s stuck and bring clarity to the way you parent —so parenting can feel good again.
Raising Teenagers
At a Loss?
You’ve tried everything—and it’s still not working!
If home feels like a battleground and every conversation turns into conflict or silence, something needs to shift.
Understanding what’s driving your teen — and recognising how your own reactions shape what happens next — opens the door to real change.
What makes the difference is having the clarity to see what’s really going on, and the tools to respond in a way that brings things back into balance. Because…
When parenting is calm and clear, connection can grow.
Is it simple? No.
But parent coaching teaches you the skills and knowledge to make real progress.
Meet Chris Hudson
Parent Coach & Educator
Hi there.
Raising teenagers can be hard—I get it, and I’ve lived it.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with teenagers and their families in all kinds of situations. The shift—from feeling stuck and shut out to reconnecting and making progress—begins when you start to recognise what’s behind your teenager’s behaviour.
Essentially, I help you understand your teenager’s emotions, decisions, and pushback, so you can respond with clarity and parent with confidence. [Learn More About My Coaching Here]
I’ve worked as a youth worker, coach, educator, and consultant across Australia and internationally, gaining practical insight into teenage development and what helps parents feel more equipped to support them. I’m also a parent—and even with all my experience, I’ve had moments that caught me off guard. I know how heavy it can feel when home is tense, and I want to share what I’ve learned to help you through.
If you’re ready to become the parent you want to be—and support your teenager to thrive—I’d be glad to work with you.
Meet Chris Hudson
Parent Coach & Educator
Hi there.
Raising teenagers can be hard—I get it, and I’ve lived it.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with teenagers and their families in all kinds of situations. The shift—from feeling stuck and shut out to reconnecting and making progress—begins when you start to recognise what’s behind your teenager’s behaviour.
Essentially, I help you understand your teenager’s emotions, decisions, and pushback, so you can respond with clarity and parent with confidence. [Learn More About My Coaching Here]
I’ve worked as a youth worker, coach, educator, and consultant across Australia and internationally, gaining practical insight into teenage development and what helps parents feel more equipped to support them. I’m also a parent—and even with all my experience, I’ve had moments that caught me off guard. I know how heavy it can feel when home is tense, and I want to share what I’ve learned to help you through.
If you’re ready to become the parent you want to be—and support your teenager to thrive—I’d be glad to work with you.
How Parent Coaching Helps
When everything feels hard and nothing you try seems to help, coaching offers a way forward. It gives you the space to understand what’s really going on between you and your teenager—and the support and tools to start shifting what’s not working. My coaching isn’t a one-size-fits-all program or just a sympathetic ear. This is a practical, supportive process—grounded in your real-life challenges, and strengthened by the working relationship we build together.
Clarity
We unpack what’s going on beneath the behaviour—both in your teen and in how you’re responding—so you can understand the patterns and why they occur
Support
I’ll offer strategies that make sense for your family—grounded, flexible, and focused on what actually helps you respond more effectively at home.
Progress
Parenting is rarely a straight line. As you put things into practice, your teenager’s responses help us see what’s working—and where we might need to adjust.
Coaching sessions are one-on-one, personalised, and scheduled at times that suit your family. We meet online via video call or in person if you are local, so you can get the support you need from wherever you are.
You choose what’s helpful and how far you want to go.
Feedback From Clients
When we started coaching with Chris, our main goal was to regain control over our teenage daughter and address the growing tension in our family. We were constantly fighting, and it felt like we were losing her. Chris helped us realize that we needed to change as parents. This was a tough realization, but essential. We learned to better manage conflict, parent more consistently, and better understand our daughter’s feelings. Since then, our family dynamic has significantly improved. Trust has been rebuilt, we communicate more effectively, our relationship with our daughter is stronger, and she is thriving. Our only regret is not having this knowledge when our kids were younger, but with Chris’ help, we’ve saved our daughter, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.
George & Helena M.Sydney
Thanks to Chris Hudson we have been able to start again from the foundations, and build up a solid relationship which is now allowing my son to flourish naturally in all areas, not just school. I think that is perhaps the main lesson I have learned: a good relationship with your teenager, good communication and mutual respect, will put everything else in place naturally. It’s not an overnight miracle cure. It takes time, commitment and patience, but the results are spectacular!
Kate BabbGranda (Spain)
Chris’ process brought the most incredible change for the better to our mother- son relationship. We relate to each other in a much better way and almost as crazy as it sounds in a closer way too; he is no longer put off by an emotional mum but a calmer version of myself instead. I have learnt so much about myself through Chris' kind, considerate and professional guidance and now feel better equipped to handle these turbulent teenage years.
Andrea FowldsLondon (England)
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