When your teen messes up, a million thoughts run through your head.

Master how to communicate with them.

Are you panicking about all the downtime your teen will have?

Take a moment to formulate your words so your teen can be a receptive listener.

Parenting your teen is one of the most complicated challenges you will ever face.

Your teen wants to feel you believe in them.

Help your teen create a plan for upcoming challenges.

Don’t beat yourself up, just try again.

You have the power to change the dynamic with your teen.

Start letting them make decisions.

When you fill up your teen with what they are doing well, they will naturally be the best version of themselves.

When all you focus on are problems, you can’t see a solution.

Together, establish a set of family values.

When you try to control your teen’s situation, it’s your fear talking.

Focus on what you can control.

Recognize it’s a defense mechanism.

Allow your teen to take charge of everyday tasks.

It’s time to have uncomfortable conversations.

When you try to fix your teen’s problem, they push you away.

When you intentionally fill your mind with what is amazing about your teen, you can tap into patience, compassion, and understanding.