Parenting Teens Blog
Tips & strategies for navigating the teen years without losing your mind.
Pro Parenting Tip #49: Listen with Empathy
When faced with teen anxiety, the most potent tool in our arsenal is empathetic listening. By wholeheartedly understanding their struggles and offering genuine validation, we empower them to confront stressors and navigate through them with newfound strength.
Pro Parenting Tip #45: Believe Them
A trend I noticed was winners thanking their parents for believing in them, accepting them for who they were, and supporting their crazy dreams. Brandon Uranowitz’s acceptance speech for Featured Actor in a Play was my personal favorite. He ended with this powerful plea to parents…
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 #35: I Wonder?
Despite their best efforts, Jean and Michael just couldn't seem to make their teen daughter, Emma, happy. They felt like they barely asked anything of her, yet every suggestion, comment, or piece of advice was met with resistance and a negative attitude. Jean and Michael tried everything they could think of to make her listen to them and respect their rules.
How Do I Make My Teen Listen to Me?!
Despite their best efforts, Jean and Michael just couldn't seem to make their teen daughter, Emma, happy. They felt like they barely asked anything of her, yet every suggestion, comment, or piece of advice was met with resistance and a negative attitude. Jean and Michael tried everything they could think of to make her listen to them and respect their rules.
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