332: Communicating With Your Teenager
About this episode
This episode explores effective communication strategies for parents to connect with their teenagers.
Communicating With Your Teenager Are you struggling to get more than a one-word answer from your teenager, or worse—facing a wall of silence? [00:00] In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Maria Gallucci, author of Raised in Silence, to explore how parents can bridge the communication gap by learning to ”listen” beyond spoken words. [00:32] Maria’s unique background as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and her experience as a young mother have given her a profound perspective on resilience and the power of inclusive communication. Together, Kristina and Maria dive deep into how we can make our children feel truly safe and seen, even when the words aren’t flowing. [01:11] In this video, you’ll discover: The Power of Presence: Why putting down your phone and being fully present is the first step to real connection. [11:41] Reading the Unspoken: How to interpret body language, facial expressions, and ”hidden silences” to understand what your teen is really feeling. [05:57] Moving Past ”Fix-It” Mode: Why your teen often just needs to vent and how to ask, “Is there anything I can do to help?” instead of jumping to solutions. [09:30] Building Authentic…
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