If you want a teen to respect you, engage them with genuine curiosity. Give them air time to share their perspectives and opinions and genuinely spend time considering what they have to say. They will surprise you with some of their insights and they will see you as an ally to their maturing process instead of another adult talking at them.
In this video, discover three crucial things that tweens should know about relationships to navigate the world of fuzzy feelings and crushes, and learn why it's important to provide them with guidance on building healthy relationships for the future.
Learn how to regulate your emotions and offer calm and compassionate support to your child when they are upset, even if you experienced childhood trauma or lack of emotional support from your parents, in this insightful video that emphasizes the importance of parking your inner child in a safe place, attending to their needs, and returning to being the parent your child needs.
In this thought-provoking video, the speaker questions why we don't see more images of parents hugging their teenagers and reminds us that despite their growing independence, teens still need love, comfort, and compassion from their parents.