The Secret to Stop Worrying About Your Teen

If you are like most parents, you will often find yourself saying, 
“You need to…” or 
“You should really…” or 
“Why don’t you…”

You feel compelled to direct your teen’s actions because you worry about them.

You offer helpful solutions.
They don’t listen.
You worry even more.

If you want to stop worrying, start letting them make decisions.

This might seem counterintuitive. 

It feels scary.

Notice you try to control the situation because you don’t trust their decision-making skills.

But the way to start trusting their decision-making skills, is to let them make decisions!

And the best time to start is now. 

They need practice before they launch into adulthood and face challenges that will have greater consequences.

At first, you might disagree with their choices.

That’s okay. 
They are learning.

Allow them to experience less than optimal outcomes.

Help them evaluate and learn from their decisions so the next ones are better.

Be open to the fact that their solutions might be different from yours­. It is possible that there is more than one right way.

Give them the opportunity to learn while in the safety of your home and with your encouragement.

And with each experience, their decision-making ability will improve.

When you see their competence grow, you will be calmer and less worried.

You will trust they can handle whatever challenges come their way.

You feel better.
They feel better.
Your relationship is better.

Your Coach,
Jeanine

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