Our Teenagers World has been Turned Upside Down
Being a teenager is so hard during the pandemic and we need to be mindful of all they are missing out on right now. It can create so many emotions and has turned their world up upside down.
A Teenagers Perspective
Get a teenager's perspective on letting them make mistakes and about rule-setting for the home. It's a hard line as a parent knowing what is too strict and how to address the concerns and dangers without smothering your child.
What Teens Want: Listen, Not Fix
Our teenagers aren't looking for us to fix things, they just want us to listen. Two important words: questions and empathy. Find out why they are so important.
Are you always in conflict with your teen?
It might sound crazy but arguing with your teenager is not only normal but also healthy. Think of your job as a parent to be their sparring partner to help them get stronger and better prepared to face the challenges of being a young adult.
Parenting teenagers is difficult but being a teenager is hard, too
If you think it's hard being a parent, try being a teenager in today's world. Between social media, expectations, pressure, brain development and hormones, they are caught in a hard stage of life.