Parenting Teens Blog
Tips & strategies for navigating the teen years without losing your mind.
Pro Parenting Tip #46: One a Day
I was working with one of my lovely clients, Jessica, who was frustrated with how her teen daughter treated her. "She's so rude to me. She gets nasty and shuts me out before I even open my mouth." Here’s what I told her…
Pro Parenting Tip #39: Say No to “Because I Said So.”
I know, I know, you're the parent and you shouldn't have to explain yourself. But when you don't explain yourself, here's what you may be teaching your teen:
Pro Parenting Tip #37: Make a 5 to 1 Investment
The goal is to keep your teen’s emotional account as full as possible. That way, when the inevitable clash arises, your teen has enough relational currency to cover it. The more you invest now, the more your teen will prosper later.
Pro Parenting Tip #36: Learn How the Teen Brain Works
When we understand why our teens act the way they do, we are able to become far more effective parents and reduce a lot of unnecessary drama.Here are a 12 KEY DIFFERENCES to be aware of:
Pro Parenting Tip #21: Should Vs. Could
We should on our teens to try to motivate them to make better decisions. If we point out when they're doing the wrong thing, they’ll start doing the right thing, right?
Pro Parenting Tip #33: Problem Solve
You have the choice to punish your teen for the bad decisions they made in the past or to problem-solve with them so they can learn to make better decisions in the future.
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