Eps 329: Being With What's Coming Up for Your Teen

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

English - June 06, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - ★★★★★ - 189 ratings
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Previous Episode: Eps 328: Kirsten Cobabe Teaches Us How to Deepen Our Relationships With Teens

Next Episode: Revisiting Eps 35: How to Support LGBTQ+ Youth with Dr. Jen O'Ryan

This week's episode is a solo show!
Takeaways from the show:

Difference between controlling our teens vs being with them

Punishments are not the only tool for navigating behavior

Trust your teens want to learn and evolve

Remembering life is unfolding FOR us

Ask yourself if your fear for your teen is valid

Look for openings to offer curiosity

Feel seen- when our kids are struggling it’s hard

Leaning into an energy of comfort

Keep showing up for your teen

Surrender to what is now while also holding onto the fact that nothing stays the same

Be curious and supportive about what your kids want

Get out of the way and trust your kids

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This week's episode is a solo show!

Takeaways from the show:

Difference between controlling our teens vs being with them
Punishments are not the only tool for navigating behavior
Trust your teens want to learn and evolve
Remembering life is unfolding FOR us
Ask yourself if your fear for your teen is valid
Look for openings to offer curiosity
Feel seen- when our kids are struggling it’s hard

Leaning into an energy of comfort
Keep showing up for your teen
Surrender to what is now while also holding onto the fact that nothing stays the same
Be curious and supportive about what your kids want
Get out of the way and trust your kids

For access to the show notes and more, go to besproutable.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices