Parenting Teens Blog
Tips & strategies for navigating the teen years without losing your mind.
Pro Parenting Tip #44: Seek Support
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.
Pro Parenting Tip #43: Create an Action Plan
My teen daughter, Lexy, was struggling to get started every morning and stay on task throughout the day. To be honest, so was I! So, I created this worksheet.
Pro Parenting Tip #12: Disrupt the Stress Response
It can be difficult to calm down an upset teen. Often our own fight or flight response gets triggered too, and you both spiral into emotional mayhem. So what can you do? Try these brain disruptors.
Mindset Reset: Authoritarian vs authoritative parenting
The difference between authoritative vs authoritarian parenting styles can mean the difference between connection and conflict, confidence and low self-esteem, respect and rebellion.
Mindset Reset: Problem-focused vs solution—focused
The words we use to describe our teens can have an enormous, long-term impact on how our teens view themselves. They depend on us to help them define who they are and understand how to relate to people. The rely on us to provide a foundation of acceptance, appreciation, and unconditional love.
Channel Your Inner Wonder Woman: Exude authority, confidence, and warmth.
I believe Wonder Woman lives inside of every one of us moms. It’s not always easy to channel her though. Some days we feel like we’re being walked over, mistreated, unappreciated, even abused by our families. Here are some powerful ways to bring your inner Wonder Woman to the surface.
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