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The Parent & Teen Toolbox


Jan 19, 2021

In this episode, I offer 10 ways for dealing with stroppy teenagers!

“I feel like I am treading on eggshells.”

“My daughter has morphed into a teenager.”

“All I get is eye-rolling and door slamming.”

Sound familiar?

Clashing heads with your teenager is a rite of passage - but is doesn’t have to be like this - day in, day out!

I share my top 10 tips for making life with a teen under your roof a bit more bearable.

1. Understand the Teen Brain

2. Work out Their Emotional Needs

3. You are Their Role Model

4. They are Wired for Independence

5. Pick Your Battles

6. Maintain Consistency

7. Actions Have Consequences

8. This Should Not Be Taken Personally

9. Don’t Engage in Arguments

10. Mind Your Language

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* Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child :

All too often parents say to me :

“My child won’t speak to me”
or
“I know something’s not quite right - but they won’t tell me what’s wrong.”

Well, I have a resource for you.

Download this FREE Resource : 📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions

It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you!


Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website :
📍www.caigraham.com/podcast

Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support.
📍 www.caigraham.com/youtube

* If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com


Music Credits : MBB : https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/happy