The Teen Commandments
Kids & Family
About
Best friends Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton survived their own chaotic teenage years together and now they’re parenting teenagers themselves. With five teens between them, they’re back in the thick of it, trying to survive the wild world of modern teenage behaviour with humour, honesty and a lot of nostalgia.Each week Sara and Clare unpack the realities of raising teenagers, from mood swings and boundary pushing to why teens communicate mainly in grunts. Expect funny stories and real talk from two former rule breakers who know exactly what teens are capable of… because they did it all first...
Episodes
- Sara's Big News & Teen Discos
In this episode, Sara shares big news and Clare discusses a night out. The hosts also cover teenage issues such as university decisions and the complexities of teenage discos.
- Your Turn: Brilliant Mates & Teen Tactics
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, Sara and Clare discuss various teenage experiences, such as first periods, a "drunken mission," and "genius movements to avoid a bollocking." The hosts invite listeners to share their own stories a…
- Matching Tattoos & Manners
Clare’s son has a birthday, and Sara gives advice for doctor visits. The hosts discuss teenage manners, shyness, and matching tattoos.
- Your Turn: Nature's Toilet & 'Me' Time
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts read listener stories. Topics include a 'pooing disaster,' 'moody teens,' 'genius teenage antics,' and the 'procastiwank.'
- Super Mums & Teenage Rebellion
This episode of The Teen Commandments covers solo parenting, teenage rebellion, and funny teenage lies. The hosts also share beauty tips and discuss unconventional flirting techniques.
- Your Turn: Dry Humping & Justice For Karen
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, Sara and Clare discuss topics such as dry humping, tequila-filled school trips, and a dildo catastrophe. They invite listeners to share their own stories related to understanding teens or awkward t…
- Famous Snogs & Single Parents
On this episode of The Teen Commandments, Sara and Clare discuss diverse family situations, concert experiences, and celebrity encounters. They also share listener stories about secret teenage activities.
- Your Turn: Fanny Farts & More Maggots
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare discuss listener submissions about teenage life, covering topics such as embarrassing moments and defending friends. They encourage listeners to share their own stories.
- Revising in Greggs & Sing Hosanna
Sara and Clare discuss exam season preparations, French wisdom, and their workout routine. They also include a sing-along in this episode.
- Your Turn: P.E. Humiliation & Tea Bagging
In this episode, Sara and Clare of The Teen Commandments discuss embarrassing experiences from P.E. classes and share listener stories about various mishaps, including youth hosteling and tea bagging graves. They also invite listeners to s…
- Wild Nights & Dream Jobs
Sara and Clare discuss wild nights, the stigma of not drinking, and their dream jobs and ambitions. They also invite listeners to share their experiences.
- Your Turn: Toxic Relationships & Velvet G-Strings
Sara and Clare continue their discussion on toxic relationships, following a listener story. The episode also includes various chaotic topics, such as toilet mishaps, velvet G-strings, and messy teen bedrooms.
- Love Bombing & Daredevil Teens
This episode of The Teen Commandments explores why teenagers take risks, discussing thrill-seeking and carefree mindsets. It also covers toxic teen relationships, red flags, and teenage bedroom throwback stories.
- Your Turn: Rock Choirs & Water Sports
In this episode, hosts Sara and Clare discuss various listener-submitted stories, covering topics like rock choirs, water sports, and personal grooming mishaps.
- Sweet Sixteen & Tiny Little Skirts
Clare discusses her church club experiences, while Sara outlines plans for teen birthday parties. They also talk about new hobbies listeners have begun since their children left home.
- Your Turn: Awkward Texts & Actual Maggots
Sara and Clare present another listener story edition of The Teen Commandments. The hosts read submissions regarding discoveries under teens' beds, the challenges of discussing sex, and unconventional hair styling methods.
- Hair Disasters & Fourth Wing Review
Sara and Clare discuss experiences with group hair dyeing, academic integrity, and personal musical pursuits. They also provide a review of the book 'Fourth Wing'.
- Your Turn: Bunking Off & A Soiled Jumpsuit
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare share listener stories covering topics ranging from bunking off school and discovering hobbies to a mishap involving a jumpsuit and a bathroom incident.
- Female Icons & Teen Heartbreak
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare discuss their favorite female icons, personal experiences with first breakups, and a 16-week ab challenge. The conversation also features various sing-alongs.
- Your Turn: Cheeky Poems & University Disappointment
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare read listener-submitted stories covering topics such as pranking teachers, university rejections, and experiences with nurses.
- Teen Mental Wellness & Mystic Meg
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton discuss mental health language in honor of World Teen Mental Wellness Day and explore teenage interest in Mystic Meg and astrology.
- Your Turn: Unhinged Dating Advice & Fructis Garnier
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare discuss teenage crushes, share stories about workplace hookups, and look back on questionable dating advice from their youth.
- Teen Crushes & Kiss-A-Grams
Sara and Clare discuss teenage crushes and bonding with children on The Teen Commandments. Clare also shares a humorous story about a kiss-a-gram.
- Your Turn: Mooning & Jacuzzi Mayhem
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare read listener submissions. Stories include experiences with public nudity, 'mooning,' and sexual encounters in hot tubs.
- Teen Female Friendships & Heated Rivalry
Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton discuss teenage female friendships, arguments, and Sara's experience trying to connect with her daughter over 'Heated Rivalry'. The episode covers these topics and more.
- Your Turn: Saucy Hotels & A Suspicious Briefcase
This episode of The Teen Commandments features listener stories, including a tale about a dumbwaiter encounter, a mother's intervention, and a special guest appearance by David Baddiel.
- Pheromones & Changing Bodies
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare discuss topics related to changing bodies and puberty, including pubic hair and pheromones.
- Your Turn: Stinky Skirts & Eating Hair
In this episode of "Your Turn," hosts Sara and Clare delve into listener-submitted stories, including tales involving a white stain, bondage gear, and a particularly startling story that deeply unnerves Sara.
- Cuban Heels & Lemon Dildos
On The Teen Commandments, Clare recounts a blind date experience involving Cuban heels, while Sara explores finding new hobbies later in life. The hosts also discuss a listener-submitted dildo recommendation.
- Your Turn: Feather Bowers & A Quickie In The Woods
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare share listener-submitted stories detailing teenage romantic and sexual experiences, continuing their 'Your Turn' segment.
- Hot Teachers & Getting Fruity Outside
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara and Clare discuss topics including blushing in front of teachers, sexual encounters in graveyards, and accidental snooping.
- Your Turn: Celebrating 100 Episodes & The Comeback King
The Teen Commandments podcast celebrates its 100th episode. Hosts Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton discuss listener contributions related to children singing along to Eminem, personal angsty teenage diaries, and significant comebacks.
- New Studio & The 'Everything Shower'
Sara and Clare host The Teen Commandments from their new studio, sharing updates and discussing personal grooming.
- Your Turn: Nicking Booze and Name Calling
This episode of The Teen Commandments features 'Your Turn' stories about teen experiences with name-calling and suspected alcohol theft. Hosts Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton encourage listeners to submit their own funny or sad anecdotes.
- Communal Vibrators and Clare's Empty Nesting Movement
Sara Cox reflects on old diary entries for the new year, and Clare shares updates about her nest. Listeners are encouraged to share their own teen experiences and diary discoveries.
- Your Turn: Dildo Revelations and Falling in the Bath
This episode of The Teen Commandments features listener-submitted teen stories. Topics include hiding teenagers, a 'wanker of the week' anecdote reaching Paris, and discovering hidden bottles.
- Car Park Crying and Diary Confessions
This episode features two teen stories: Sara's experience in Paris and Clare's friend embarking on a big adventure. Listeners are invited to share their own teen experiences.
- Your Turn: New Years Eve Special
This special New Years Eve episode of The Teen Commandments features listener-submitted stories. Topics discussed include urinating on a house, minor burn injuries, and witnessing sexual activity.
- Parenting Promises & It’s Behind You!
In this episode of The Teen Commandments, hosts Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton talk about entertaining tweens and their struggles with procrastination. They both make solemn promises to improve their parenting in 2026 and invite listeners to…
- Your Turn: Getting Fleeced at Christmas
The Teen Commandments podcast discusses experiences of getting fleeced at Christmas, a teen's loud exhaust, and a memorable PE class. Listeners are encouraged to share their own teen stories.
- Christmas Extravaganza
In this episode, Clare arrives in fancy dress while Sara’s festive jumper causes a near panic attack. Listeners share their experiences with teens on Christmas Day and feelings of loneliness during the holidays. Contact information for sha…
- Your Turn: A Police Chase & Teen Braces
This episode of The Teen Commandments discusses a variety of teen experiences, including a police chase, teen braces, fancy dress, and a listener's story about an ambush. The hosts encourage listeners to share their own teen stories via th…
- Red Carpets and Blended Families at Christmas
This episode of The Teen Commandments covers navigating Christmas with blended families, managing time apart from children during the holidays, and entertaining teenagers. Hosts Sara Cox and Clare share insights and personal experiences.
- Your Turn: Elephant in the Bed & Teens on Tour
This episode features teen listeners sharing personal stories about bedroom embarrassment and travel experiences. Clare is moved to tears during the teen travel segment.
- Car Breakdowns & Stage Debuts
This episode of The Teen Commandments covers Clare's difficult journey home from the Sara's Children in Need Challenge, as well as nativity performances and Christmas fairs. Listeners are encouraged to share their own teen stories.
- Your Turn: Broken Phones & Selective Hearing
The Teen Commandments episode "Your Turn: Broken Phones & Selective Hearing" discusses phone problems, underage drinking, and the concept of selective hearing. Listeners are encouraged to submit their own experiences.
- Christmas Prep & Household Havoc
In this episode, Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton navigate the challenges of maintaining Christmas spirit with teenagers, alongside Clare's DIY endeavors. They encourage listeners to share their experiences with teens through various channels.
- Your Turn: Operation Sober-Up & Groupchat Rants
This episode covers a wild house party, a calendar mishap, and a mum's rant in a group chat. Listener feedback on Sara's Marathon Challenge is also included.
- Children in Need Challenge Debrief
Sara recaps her Great Northern Marathon Challenge for BBC Children in Need, detailing surprise visitors and a royal mention. Donations are still accepted via bbc.co.uk/sara.
- Your Turn: First Time Fails & Stuck in the Mud
This episode of The Teen Commandments shares listener-submitted teen stories covering topics like 'first time fails,' 'back of the car dunking,' 'carpet nightmares,' and 'family pranks,' alongside discussions of university fresher transfor…