124. How to Effectively Parent Through Each Stage of Development — and Reduce Painful Interactions (Part 1)
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What might each of your children be like when they reach adulthood? What will your relationship with them be like when they're 30?
These kinds of questions might create excitement or maybe anxiety for you. Either way, if we're mindful, these two simple questions can help guide your approach to parenting — today.
Each busy day that goes by moves your kids toward the next stage in their development toward adulthood. And the truth is your parenting approach needs to develop along with them.
Remaining stuck in a single approach to parenting from your child's first birthday to their eighteenth will likely rob you of what you really want for their future.
Over the years, we've struggled to adjust our parenting approach — and frankly, we were a bit late to the game with Kim's daughter, Annika. It was in her late teen years that we learned a simple framework for how we could develop our parenting. But even our late start made all the difference.
In this two-part discussion, we'll show you a simple way to think about your personal development as a parent and the best approach to guiding your adolescent and teen children.
Make sure you catch both episodes and discover how you can move your adolescent and teen kids toward the future you hope for — starting today!
You'll Discover:
An effective strategy for parenting adolescents and teens that builds connection - and reduces difficult interactions.
Resources from this Episode:
Journey of Transition Online Workshop: https://www.jhparenting.com/parenting-4cs
Episode 28: Counter-Will - What if What You Think is Defiance is Actually Something Else?
Episode 106: How to Avoid "Outlaw Words"
Episode 30: Should stepparents WANT authority with their step-kids?
Episode 73: 4 Simple Principles for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Kids
Episode 63: 5 Strategies to Help You Get United — Even When You Disagree
Episode 74: How to Develop Appropriate and Effective Consequences that Empower Responsibility
Episode 17: 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
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