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Welcome to the 'Parenting Teens Today' podcast, hosted by top youth motivational speaker and teen coach, Jesse LeBeau! In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of teens, parents, and modern parenting tips with our special guest, Ben Pugh. Ben Pugh shares his expertise on raising confident, resilient, and happy teenagers in today's fast-paced world.

Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction to Ben Pugh – Meet our special guest [00:03:21] The Importance of Integrity in Resolutions [00:05:08] Community and Connection in 2024 [00:09:26] Loneliness Epidemic and Teenagers [00:11:08] Changing Social Media Habits for Better Parent-Teen Relationships [00:13:15] Ben's Journey from High School Principal to Teen Coach [00:24:14] Addressing Bullying: Empowering Your Teen [00:29:34] Common Struggles in Parent-Teen Relationships [00:39:39] Embracing Your Teen's Uniqueness

Episode Highlights:

Ben Pugh's Coaching Philosophy: Ben Pugh discusses his three core principles and highlights the importance of connection and community. As a former high school principal, Ben has a wealth of experience in turning struggling students into successful adults through positive peer connections and integrity-driven actions.
The Loneliness Epidemic Amongst Teens: Learn about the loneliness epidemic affecting teenagers today and how parents can combat this by fostering strong connections and putting away their phones to genuinely connect with their teens.
Empowering Teens Against Bullying: Discover Ben's approach to handling bullying by empowering both the victims and the bullies, ensuring they understand their own power and boundaries.
Letting Teens Drive Their Own Lives: Ben Pugh emphasizes the need for parents to release control and trust their teens, allowing them to navigate their own paths and learn from their experiences. This promotes a stronger parent-teen relationship built on trust and respect.
Embracing Your Teen’s Unique Path: Ben shares valuable insights on identifying whether a teen is genuinely struggling or simply not fitting the traditional mold, urging parents to embrace their child's unique journey and provide support accordingly.

For more information and resources from Ben Pugh, visit his official website at https://benpughcoaching.com. Be sure to take his free Parent Trap Quiz to understand where you might need to focus your parenting efforts.

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