The quickest way to get your teen to open up and let you in.

When your teen anticipates your anger, disappointment, or shame, they stop telling you what’s going on. 

They evade your questions, lie, get defensive, and push you away.

The quickest way to combat this is to think about all the things your teen is doing well.

Here’s an effective exercise: 

Every day for the next week, ask yourself, “What is my teen doing well?”

Notice when they get to school on time, are nice to their siblings, make themselves a meal, clean their room, or are respectful to you.

Then, share your observations with them.

When you share what they are doing well, you increase the positive interactions.

You create connection and trust so they feel safe to tell you what’s going on.

Plus, it helps them identify their strengths.

It helps them feel good about themselves.

And their self-worth and confidence increase.

When you train your mind to focus on what they are doing right versus what they are doing wrong, it changes your feelings towards them.

And they feel your love and acceptance every time you talk.

And they feel comfortable sharing what’s really going on.

This is a skill you can learn.

The above exercise is the first step.

Your next step to learn more effective parenting strategies is to 
book a call so we can chat.

Here is what one client said: “All the skills you are teaching are really working. My daughter was less on guard and more talkative.”

This is possible for you too. Click here to find a convenient time to talk, or email me a few options when you are available.

Let’s do this.

♥️ Jeanine

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