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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, you'll learn why your teen's focus on peer relationships is a natural part of their development and not a rejection of you, and how you can support them through this stage by remaining calm and being a secure base for them to return to when things get tough.
This video explains the reasons why young children may slam doors and offers tips on how to handle the situation with calmness, compassion, and understanding.
Learn how to navigate the difficult terrain of adolescence by positioning yourself as a collaborative guide, rather than a control-focused dictator, and taking the time to truly understand what is happening for your teen in this video.