Correcting Common Communication Mistakes With Your Teen
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of listening in parent-teen communication and explores common mistakes parents make.
Do your teens feel heard … or just managed, corrected and talked at? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur explore why listening is one of the most important skills parents can develop during the teen years. They discuss common communication mistakes, how judgment and constant correction shut teens down and practical ways to create safer, deeper conversations at home. Plus, a Heartlight teen shares her story of rebellion, running away, family conflict and how learning to communicate honestly helped restore her relationship with her parents. Tune in today! Learn to identify the pain that may be driving your teen’s behavior here: bit.ly/dealing-with-hurt-behind-the-behavior
People in this episode
Hosts: Mark Gregston, Wayne
Guest: Courtney LaFleur
Topics covered
- communication
- parenting
- teen behavior
- listening skills
- family conflict
Keywords
- communication mistakes
- listening skills
- teen behavior
- family conflict
- parenting advice
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