Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

137: How Do I Parent a Teen with a Chronic Health Condition?

Sep 26, 2023

Dr. Lisa and Reena address the challenges of parenting teens with chronic health conditions, including social isolation and power struggles. They discuss the importance of empathy, social support, and building social competence in teenagers with chronic health conditions. They also explore the specific challenges of parenting a teenager with type 1 diabetes and advocate for open conversations and finding the right supports for both teenagers and parents.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Supporting Teens with Chronic Medical Conditions

02:52 • 6min

Addressing Bullying Towards Teenagers with Chronic Health Conditions

08:44 • 9min

Supporting Peers with Chronic Health Conditions

17:32 • 2min

Parenting a Teenager with Type 1 Diabetes

19:26 • 9min

Parenting a Teen with a Chronic Health Condition

28:54 • 3min

Dr. Lisa and Reena tackle two letters about the challenges of parenting teens with chronic health conditions. The first letter centers on addressing a teen’s sense of feeling “different” and asks what parents can do to prevent social isolation. The second letter asks how parents and caregivers can stay out of a power struggle with a teen who may not be following doctor’s orders. Dr. Lisa and Reena answer both questions and, in doing so, offer guidance that will resonate with any parent sharing similar concerns.

Lisa’s Book Recommendation: The Science of Making Friends by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson

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