Shameless Leadership 426: Sheri Gazitt: Creating A More Joy-Filled Relationship With Your Teen
Sheri Gazitt is a Shameless Mom of 3, the founder of Teen Wise and is dedicated to guiding teens and parents through the ups and downs of adolescence. She advocates for teen mental wellness by advising foundations, appearing on TV, Radio, and podcasts, presenting to parents and teens, and writing for magazines both off and online. Coach Sheri also provides private coaching for teen girls to help them find their inner joy, tame stress, claim their confidence, and navigate friendships. Her latest program encourages parents to create space for their teen’s inner joy by resisting the rat race and prioritizing mental wellness over GPA's and college applications.
Sheri’s mission is powerful and so necessary right now. Her work to reframe joy and connection for teens and parents is critical.
Listen in to hear Sheri share:
- What inspired her work in teen advocacy
- Why her work with teens is JOY focused
- The main drivers of anxiety and depression in our youth
- The importance of stepping out of the kiddie and teen rat race
- Why you and your kid may benefit tremendously by letting go of a traditional path to success
- How to connect with your teens instead of just making sure they are checking boxes in achievement
- One step that parents can take right now, today to start making the shift to prioritizing joy over achievement
Links mentioned:
- Join our free Hope, Happiness & Mental Health Challenge
- Connect with Sheri: Teen Wise Seattle
- Sheri on FB: Teen Wise Seattle
- Teen Wise Seattle
- Sheri’s program for moms of middle schoolers
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