What’s Standing Between You and Your Teen?
About this episode
Mark and Wayne discuss barriers to parent-teen relationships and share practical advice for reconnecting.
Why do some parent-teen relationships slowly drift apart — even when both sides still care deeply? In this episode, Mark and Wayne unpack some of the biggest barriers that can damage connection with teens, including misunderstanding, overly strict rules, constant correction, unrealistic expectations and discipline without relationship. You’ll also hear Andrew’s story of anger, isolation, drug use and how finally understanding his father’s perspective began restoring their relationship. If you’ve felt stuck, frustrated or unsure how to reconnect, this conversation is for you. Arguments with your teen are rarely as simple as they seem on the surface. Find five truths behind arguing with a teen and practical advice on how to successfully engage in conflict at bit.ly/five-truths-behind-arguing-with-a-teen
People in this episode
Host: Mark Gregston
Guest: Wayne
Topics covered
- parent-teen relationships
- communication
- conflict resolution
- understanding perspectives
- discipline
- connection
Keywords
- parenting
- teenagers
- relationships
- conflict
- communication
- discipline
- expectations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: bit.ly
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