1.

One Positive Reason Your Teen Isn’t Listening to You As Much As They Used to

No items found.

Isn't research cool? This neuroscience study really validates what so many teen parents are feeling....a shift away from their child's interest in the parent relationship and towards peers.

This doesn't mean they have stopped needing you, or relying on you (especially in those big overwhelming moments), but that they are developing a new set of experiences necessary for their eventual launch.

Hang in there. Even if it's a brain based shift, it isn't easy!

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mom-voice-kid-brain-teen-neuroscience

!7maZdGQE

Join the Attachment Nerd Herd

Complete access for $29

Similar to what you just watched

Staying Calm When Your Child is Not
01:19

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.

View
Why it Can Feel Easier to be Kinder to Strangers than to Our Closest People
01:13

In this video, you'll learn that because we identify with our attachment loves, we are more likely to treat them the same way we treat ourselves, and that being more gentle with ourselves can lead to more kindness and generosity towards the people who matter most.

View
How to Gain a Teenager's Respect
00:57

Engage with your teen by giving them airtime and genuine curiosity to share their perspectives, allowing them to feel heard and seen, which will make them respect you more and see you as an ally in their maturing process.

View