make this one shift to connect with your teen
I am here to remind you that teens will be teens! Their prefrontal cortex doesn’t fully mature until the mid- 20”s. This is the part of the brain that is responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and judgment. So of course, they make some stupid mistakes and I mean some really stupid mistakes. I am not saying consequences for these actions should be dismissed but what I am saying is that we can offer our teens grace as they figure out this teen thing. Being a teen is hard and knowing this, we can offer them some grace, compassion, and extra love!
We all make mistakes. We all do things we wish we could have done differently. We can learn from our mistakes, but we are not supposed to keep them in the forefront of our mind.
The ONE SHIFT I want to offer that will connect you with your teen is to SEE THE GOOD!
Remember the things they are doing well and DO NOT DWELL on what they didn’t. Dwell on the times they succeeded! The times they melted your heart and the times you glanced at them while they were sleeping and saw how peaceful they are. Look back on when half their clothes made it in the hamper, the time you asked them to do something and they did without complaining, and the amount of times they drove the car and came home safe. You can totally reminisce on all the days they showed up to school and did all the things!!!
Our teens are amazing!! Truly AMAZING!
Focus on the goodness and I promise you, the connection you desire with multiply!
You have the power to let your relationship with your teen flourish!
Our teens need us to do the inner work, the more that we work on our mind, the more you create the relationship you want with your teen. Let me support you to build the future you want with your teen.
I am here to support you with the work to build a deep connection with yourself and your teen.
It is never too late to start! I offer 1:1 life coaching sessions to help you build the life you truly desire for yourself and family. Let’s get started!
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I also offer 1:1 Parent Pop In Sessions. PARENT POP IN is an easy and fast way to learn how to deal with a specific concern or topic in real time. We will spend 15-30 minutes working through your thoughts to provide a path forward that strengthens the relationship with your teen AND gives you the perspective and guidance to handle the situation in a way that is authentic to both of you.
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Sending loving thoughts your way!
