The Modern Dads Podcast #98: Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg on What Tweens and Teens Need Now
Jun 17, 2021
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, Child and Teen Resilience Expert, discusses building resilience in tweens and teens, the power of open communication, discovering inner strength and resilience, navigating independence and agency, the gift of self-compassion and forgiveness for parents of teens, and defining a modern dad.
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Adolescence as a Time of Growth
- Adolescence is a time of rapid development and shaping lives through idealistic thinking and future orientation.
- Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg believes adolescent years are a fabulous time to build extraordinary human beings, not just a time to survive turmoil.
Development Needs of Tweens and Teens
- Tweens and teens are at different developmental stages requiring communication that matches their growth.
- Adolescents need social interaction and stretching limits; pandemic restrictions disrupt these natural needs causing challenges.
Building Resilience Through Hardships
- Every experience, including pandemic hardships, presents an opportunity to build resilience in youth.
- Embracing emotions and communicating feelings creates a generation better prepared for life’s challenges.