Think New Thoughts

When your teenager is going through something hard, of course you want to help—but your first instinct might not be as helpful as you think.

In this episode, you'll learn

The difference between cuddling and coddling And how the way you think about a challenge can either weaken or build confidence for you and your teen.

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What if some of the things you expect yourself to do as a mom are actually sucking the joy out of parenting?

In this episode, you'll discover:

How trying to protect your teen from hard emotions and hard experiences can drain your energy and leave you discouraged How to stop measuring your success as a mom by your teenager's choices and outcomes Why you don't have ...

You've asked nicely. You've reminded them. You've explained yourself. And your teenager still isn't listening. So eventually, you get louder.

If yelling sometimes feels like the only thing left to do when your teen won't cooperate, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in those moments—and what you can do differently.

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You followed through. You gave the consequence. And your teenager still didn't change their behavior.

If you've ever wondered why consequences don't seem to work with your teen, the problem may not be the consequence itself—it may be what you're expecting it to do.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The mistake many parents make when giving consequ...

Do you ever find yourself resenting your teen for all the sacrifices you make for them—and then feeling bad that you feel that way?

Resentment doesn't mean you don't love your kids. Instead of pushing it away, you can learn to understand what it's trying to tell you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why resentment can creep into your parenting even when yo...