Parenting Teens Blog
Tips & strategies for navigating the teen years without losing your mind.
Raising Resilient Teenagers: Land the Helicopter, Embrace Benign Neglect
Don’t worry, this isn’t about ignoring your teen’s needs or putting them in danger. This approach, inspired by psychoanalyst Alice Miller’s work, encourages parents to "step back and let the child fall," metaphorically speaking. As Garner beautifully explained, “Their lives are their own. I’m not trying to live their life, and I don’t mind that they see that I love mine.” ❤️
Pro Parenting Tip #48: Tap into Mirror Neurons
"Do as I say, not as I do." Even though we may joke about it, the reality hits close to home. How often have we unintentionally mirrored behaviors we caution our kids against? 🙈 From urging them to stop yelling while raising our voices, to grabbing objects from their hands in response to their snatching, we've all been there. But, logically and biologically, this approach falls short.
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