When I was a teenager..
I was confused and conflicted.
was angry and felt misunderstood.
I was shutting myself off from my parents and family.
I was grumpy and unhappy.
My mood was up and down.
I wasn't talking much.
I felt that no one in the world understood what I was going through but my “FRIENDS” at the time. I felt that I belonged when I was with them. I felt that they cared about me.
If I could go back in time and tell my younger self to share 1 thing that I really needed from my parents. It would be about " staying emotionally connected".
This is the 1 thing and the most important thing that your teenager needs.
You may be thinking your teen just wants to spend time with their pals, or being left alone. This can not be further away from the truth.
Your teen needs you to stay connected with them emotionally and be available for them emotionally so that they can turn to you for help, comfort and reassurance when they try to navigate this difficult part of their life journey.
If you are struggling to know how to stay connected with your teen, In the e-course strengthen the bond with your teen, I shared valuable insights and fail proof, practical strategies for you to have the "CONNECTEDNESS" with your teens so that they don’t need to go through what I went through as a teen.
Warmly
Pei-I, Parenting and Teen challenging behaviour specialist @ Rainbow Parenting Practice
P.S. I empower high-achieving mums to help their troubled teens who get stuck in patterns of challenging behaviour with ease, success and have a harmonious family life in 90 days using TTP Method. The quickest, most effective and most impactful method to strengthen your family connections and change your family story.
If you would like to experience impactful change immediately, start with your Raising Thriving Teens 5 Day Mini Taste? Book here
Until then, Remember
🌈There’s always hope, endless hope
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