Parenting teenagers untangled. 🏆 The audio hug for parents of teens and tweens.

Vintage: How to talk so your teenager will listen, and teens wanting to sleep together. 148

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Jun 25, 2025
Susie Asley, a mindfulness guru and seasoned parent, shares her insights on deciphering the teenage mind. She discusses the neurological changes that complicate communication between parents and teens, emphasizing the need for reflective conversations. Susie introduces creative strategies like a two-minute discussion limit and the 'super silence' technique to foster genuine dialogue. She also tackles sensitive topics, including relationships and sexual health, encouraging parents to engage openly and supportively with their teens.
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INSIGHT

Teen Brain Development Effects

  • Teenagers develop abstract thinking and self-reflection due to neuron pruning in adolescence.
  • This growth also increases emotional distance and hyper-critical behaviors toward parents.
ANECDOTE

Using Timer to Engage Teens

  • Susie Asley used a two-minute timer to keep her son engaged during long talks.
  • This approach helped him focus and agree to listen without feeling overwhelmed.
ADVICE

Model Reflective Conversations

  • Reflect on your reactions after conflicts with teens and discuss your feelings honestly with them.
  • Apologizing models reflective thinking and builds empathy and understanding.
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