92: Why Trying Harder to Get Your Teen to Make Good Choices Can Backfire | LDS Parenting
About this episode
This episode discusses how trying harder to guide your teenager can backfire and offers alternative approaches for better relationships.
You love your teenager and want what's best for them. But what if some of the things you're doing to help them make wise choices—reminding, lecturing, correcting, even worrying—are actually making it LESS likely that they'll make good decisions? In this episode, we'll explore why trying harder often backfires and what to do instead if you want more connection, trust, and respect in your relationship with your teen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanna get off the emotional roller coaster of letting your teen's choices dictate your mood? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. It will make parenting your teenager a lot more fun. :) You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind…
People in this episode
Host: Emily Ricks
Topics covered
- parenting
- teenagers
- decision making
- connection
- trust
- self improvement
Keywords
- teen parenting
- wise choices
- parenting tips
- emotional support
- LDS parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LDS, emilyrickscoaching.com
Products: The 3 Shifts That Change Everything
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