You May Be Trying to Control Something You Were Never Meant to Control with your Teenager
About this episode
Kristen Duke discusses the challenges of trying to control a teenager and shares insights on how to shift from feeling powerless to being influential.
Are you trying to control something you were never meant to control? If you've ever thought: "My teen won't talk to me." "I've tried everything." "Nothing is working." "Why am I the only one trying?" ...this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I share a personal story about a time I was absolutely convinced I was right, and the surprising lesson my child taught me. I explore how easy it is to cast yourself as the hero, someone else as the villain, and unknowingly give away your power in the process. You'll learn the difference between being powerless and being influential If you're exhausted from carrying the weight of your teenager's choices, future, or behavior, this episode will help you see a different path forward. You may decide you're ready to... 🎉 Join me live on Thursday, June 25, for the Trusted Lab Workshop . In this one-hour training, I'll teach the foundational principles that help moms become steadier, more confident, and more trusted by their teenagers. It's also the perfect opportunity to see whether the 30-Day Trusted Reset might be the next right step for you. 👉 [ https://lab.kristenduke.com/ ] Remember: The problem isn't your teenager. The problem is…
People in this episode
Host: Kristen Duke
Topics covered
- parenting
- teen communication
- control
- influence
- personal growth
- family dynamics
Keywords
- teenager
- control
- communication
- parenting
- influence
- personal story
- trusted
- workshop
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