Episode 12 – Lisa Reichelt & Lisa Edwards – Teen Talk: Building Strong Parent-Teen Connections

Episode Summary

In this episode of MommaSota, host Monica Eickman is joined by parent coach partners Lisa Reichelt and Lisa Edwards to discuss fostering a strong parent-teen relationship. They emphasize the importance of understanding your teen, spending one-on-one time with them, and actively listening. They also discuss the value of involving teens in decision-making and negotiating boundaries. The episode provides practical tips for building a supportive and respectful relationship with teens. Improving communication and building a strong relationship with teens is crucial for effective parenting. Strategies include active listening, setting up a safe space for open conversation, and finding touch points throughout the day to connect. It’s important to control our own emotions and reactions, and to give teens autonomy and the opportunity to make mistakes. Celebrating successes and appreciating who they are can strengthen the parent-teen relationship. Rediscovering the joy of parenting and looking forward to the future can help navigate the challenges of the teen years.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding your teen and their changing needs is crucial for building a strong parent-teen relationship.
• Spending one-on-one time with your teen, even for just 10 minutes, can foster a deeper connection.
• Actively listening to your teen and showing genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings is essential.
• Involving teens in decision-making and negotiating boundaries can help them feel heard and respected.
• Focusing on family values and having open conversations about rules and consequences can strengthen the parent-teen relationship. Active listening and creating a safe space for open conversation are key to improving communication with teens.
• Finding touch points throughout the day to connect with teens can strengthen the parent-teen relationship.
• Controlling our own emotions and reactions is important when communicating with teens.
• Giving teens autonomy and the opportunity to make mistakes can foster their growth and independence.
• Celebrating successes and appreciating who teens are can strengthen the parent-teen relationship.
• Rediscovering the joy of parenting and looking forward to the future can help navigate the challenges of the teen years.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Introducing the Guests

04:13 Fostering a Strong Relationship with Teens

05:37 Understanding Your Teen

08:25 The Power of One-on-One Time

09:23 The Importance of Active Listening

13:59 Involving Teens in Decision-Making

18:18 Negotiating Boundaries with Respect

19:14 Focusing on Family Values and Open Conversations

26:05 Improving Communication and Building a Strong Relationship with Teens

28:26 Creating a Safe Space for Open Conversation

29:23 Finding Touch Points to Connect with Teens

31:01 Controlling Emotions and Reactions in Parent-Teen Communication

34:19 Fostering Autonomy and Allowing Teens to Make Mistakes

38:05 Celebrating Successes and Appreciating Teens

50:19 Rediscovering the Joy of Parenting and Looking Forward to the Future

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