Parenting Teens Blog
Tips & strategies for navigating the teen years without losing your mind.
5 Secrets to Better Address Disrespectful Behavior
Navigating through your teen's challenging behaviors, like that all-too-familiar door slam, can be a real test of patience. I've been right there in the trenches with my own daughter. Thankfully, we've come a long way, and she's now pretty skilled at handling her feelings (and knows when I need a moment too).
3 Tactics to Help Your Teen Build Strong and Positive Friendships
3 Tactics to Help Your Teen Build Strong and Positive Friendships
Here's how you're going to help your teen build strong friendships in 2024. ⬇️
3 Myths Parents Should Ditch When Raising Resilient Teens
Raising a teenager can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, challenges, and triumphs. And when it comes to fostering resilience in your child, there's a lot of misinformation out there. Let's debunk some common myths and equip you with practical advice to help your teen navigate the social minefield with confidence.
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 #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.
PARENTING TOOL: How healthy are your teen's friendships?
If you’re questioning the quality of your teen’s friends or they’re feeling rejected or hurt by a friend, I created this Friendship Health-o-meter to help.
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