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).
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.” ❤️
How To Set Boundaries for Your Teen That Stick
Eager to set boundaries that your teen will respect? These 4 strategies will set you up for success .
Adolescence is a time of exploration, self-discovery, and a desire for independence. While it's crucial to nurture their newfound autonomy, setting clear boundaries is essential for maintaining a healthy and respectful parent-teenager relationship.
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 #50: The Magic Question
Service reps have a powerful trick for soothing angry customers: asking the question that calms and unites. 🧙♂️ Guess what? It's equally effective with irate teenagers. Here it is…
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…
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