6 Things that Parents Need to Stop Doing
As parents we all have the best intentions when it comes to raising our kids. And while it’s natural to make mistakes along the way, some mistakes can do more damage than others. In this episode we discuss 6 things that parents need to stop doing.
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In this episode we discuss…
- How overreacting when your teen makes a mistake affects your relationship with them
- What your teen might say about you in therapy
- How to empower your teen to make their own decisions
- Why you should never compare your teen to others
- What happens when you dismiss your teen’s feelings
- Celebrating what makes you special
- How bottling up emotions can cause mental and physical issues
- Ditching “because I said so” for age appropriate explanations
- Why your words need to match your actions
- Processing your trauma so you don’t pass it on to your kids
Parenting teenagers comes with its own set of challenges. And in our effort to support and guide them into becoming healthy, independent, and responsible adults we are going to make some mistakes along the way. But if we are mindful of our actions and choices as parents, we can avoid these common mistakes and build stronger relationships with our teens.