Pro Parenting Tip #44: Seek Support
One common misconception I see with parents of teens is that they think they should have this parenting thing all figured out.
They struggle in silence.
Alone.
Feeling like they are failing as a parent.
They've been doing it for over a decade now, what excuse do they have for not having it down? Right?!
WRONG!
The truth is parenting teens is a whole new ballgame.
What worked when your kiddos were younger is no longer effective. In fact, it frequently backfires.
It's not because teens are trying to be difficult.
They don't lay about plotting on how to make your life as miserable as possible (although it may feel like it sometimes).
Teens are simply misunderstood.
Their brain works differently than it did when they were kids. It doesn't work like ours either.
Because of this, they experience the world from a unique perspective and respond in ways that don't always make sense to us.
But I can confidently tell you that they DO want the same thing as you do: to be more connected.
I've been working with teens for almost two decades and have yet to meet one that doesn't want a better relationship with their parents.
Seriously!
They just don't know how. You're as confusing to them as they are to you.
The point is, if you are struggling to connect with your teen, you are not alone. Far from it.
The more parents that speak out openly and unapologetically about the challenges of raising teens, the more acceptable it will become to seek help and support.
Once they do, they'll find that there are a lot of resources, information, and support to help parents have peaceful, positive relationship with their teens.
In fact, raising teens can be some of the most joyful years as a parent.
As a mom of a teen, I live it every day.
As an adolescent psychologist and parent coach, I strive to help others live it every day.
But I also know, you're crazy-busy, overwhelmed, and exhausted.
Which is why I've been racking my brain to figure out how I can help you have the family life you want in a way that's easier, quicker, and more affordable for you.
I came up with a solution (well, actually 3 solutions) that I think will help and I wanted to share them with you.
1. VIDEO COURSE
There is core information about teen behavior and how to address it that I believe every parent NEEDS to have.
Up until now, I've been dispersing this information bit by bit, however, I've noticed that it's far more impactful and actionable when it's presented together.
So, I created a course that explains it all clearly and concisely. It's basically the closest thing to a teen user's manual that I could come up with.
The beauty of this course is, instead of thinking, "What the heck did Dr. Cam say about this?" or "What would Dr. Cam do?" you can just go back and watch it. You can also ask your entire family to watch it with you so you're all on the same page.
It'll be a big step to reconnecting and reducing conflict in your home.
The easiest, fastest way to resolve issues with your teen is through coaching.
However, I know private coaching isn't always financially feasible.
Fortunately, there are key strategies and methods that I teach to most of my clients because they work for such a wide variety of situations. I designed this curriculum to cover many of my best tricks and help you design and implement a personalized action plan to resolve issues in your own household.
Basically, all the work we do during our private sessions for a fraction of the investment.
The best part, you get to do it with a supportive community of like-minded parents cheering you on and letting you know you are NOT alone in this.
Join the Thriving Parent Academy
If you prefer private coaching and are comfortable with the investment and commitment it requires, I want to offer you an opportunity to purchase my 8-session program at a discounted rate. I'm also throwing in the video course because I know it's going to make our work together more impactful and expedite your progress.
Learn More About Dr. Cam’s Private Coaching Program
If you have questions about any of these opportunities, please email me at drcam@askdrcamconsulting.com.
