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1997: [Part 1] Game Plan for Peaceful Parenting Your Teen by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Mutual Respect

Dec 14, 2023
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Dr. Laura Markham, insights on navigating the challenging journey of parenting teenagers. Emphasizing mutual respect, open communication, and understanding; being a parent-friend hybrid addresses teens' need for independence while providing guidance and support.
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Quick takeaways

  • Being both a parent and a friend to your teenager fosters mutual respect, open communication, and understanding, addressing the teen's need for independence while providing guidance and support.
  • Establishing dependable and regular together time with your teenager, including daily check-ins and special enjoyable activities, helps maintain open communication and strengthen the parent-teen bond.

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Parenting as a Friend and a Parent

One key insight discussed in this episode is the importance of parents being both a parent and a friend to their teenagers. This approach allows for open communication, understanding, and trust. The dual role addresses the teen's need for independence while still providing necessary guidance and support. It is emphasized that being a friend to your teen does not erode respect, but instead builds mutual respect and trust, facilitating a healthier parent-teen relationship. Striking a balance between being overly controlling and too permissive, this approach encourages teens to share their thoughts and feelings more openly.

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