Keep Cool When Parenting Teens

Discover an easy-to-follow guide with actionable steps to help you raise your teens well–minus the sass or back talk!Are you unsure of how to parent your not-so-little son or daughter now that they’ve reached their teenage years? Do you ever worry that you are giving them too little or too much independence? Are you unsure of how to discipline your teenager now that timeouts no longer hold the same weight? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you have found the right audiobook. As parents, your number one goal is to prepare your children to leave the nest and flourish on their own. And let’s face it–you only have a few more years to teach your teen everything they need to know before they take on the world as young adults. However, in one recent study, 25 percent of parents admitted they were their teen's main barrier to launching and moving out because they did not take the time or effort to give their teens more independence during those crucial teenage years. Don’t be a part of this statistic. Discover what you need to know about parenting now for your teen to have success later. This complete step-by-step guide will help you get through to your teen by discovering the inner workings of their minds and using this to inform your parenting. In this guide, you will discover:How to transition from parenting children to adolescents with little pushback or upheavalAn overview of the different parenting styles and which work best in raising healthy, happy young adultsHow to foster both self-awareness and independence in your teen: give them the best chance of transitioning from your house to their own dorm or apartment when the time comesCase studies of parents who used the steps outlined in this book to improve their relationships with their teensThe importance of communication and how to talk to your teen so they will actually hear you (and with minimal eye-rolling as they do)How to set boundaries as a family, including when you should be flexible and when you should hold on to your beliefsEasy-to-implement steps to build a stronger relationship with your teenThe different ways you can give your teen more responsibility and all of the things they should be doing on their own with little to no assistance from youThe best ways to discipline your teen when they break non-negotiable rules that will help them change their future behaviorsWhy self-care matters for both parents and teens and how to fit easy self-care routines into your busy schedulesAnd so much moreParenting is one of the most rewarding jobs: hugs for no reason, the occasional drive-by “thank you” or “I love you”, the light in their eyes when they see you show up to an event they are a part of. But it is also the hardest job you’ll ever have: long hours, no pay, and little recognition for your efforts. And sometimes, those hard moments can overshadow the good, especially when your children reach their teenage years. Find ways to not only survive their teenage years but to have your relationship with them thrive as they enter this next stage of their lives. If you are ready to start this next phase of your parenting journey on the right foot, then scroll up and hit “Add to Cart” now.