Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

In today’s solo show, I’m inviting you to rethink your assumptions about your teen’s behavior. When we believe our kids are doing the best they can — and realize only they can solve their own problems — everything shifts. I share powerful tools for staying curious, building empathy, and letting go of control. Want deeper connection with your teen? Listen now and discover new parenting insights that can change everything. Find more info and show notes at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-311-2-assumptions-that-support-parenting-teens/ [https://www.besproutable.com/?post_type=podcast_cpt&p=2439] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In Episode 568, I dive into Part 3 of Positive Discipline for Teens, exploring family meetings, special time, and the difference between empowering and enabling teens. I share real stories, powerful parenting shifts, and practical strategies to build connection, trust, and resilience. If you're ready to stay curious when furious comes first, nurture independence, and create a thriving family dynamic, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in and grow alongside your teen! For more show notes go to: ⁠https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-568-positive-discipline-for-teens-part-3-centering-encouragement/ ⁠ [https://www.besproutable.com/?post_type=podcast_cpt&p=5095] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

It's time to revisit mental spring cleaning! If you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your teen, or caught in the trap of perfectionism, you need to listen to this powerful podcast. We dive into the real struggles of parenting, emotional health, and how to stop living in self-judgment. Learn how to respond instead of react, reconnect with yourself, and model emotional intelligence for your family. This episode is a must for any parent ready to shift the family dynamic and reclaim their inner strength. Listen now! For more show notes and info on sponsors, go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/throwback-thursday-eps-270-with-dr-aprile-andelle/ [https://www.besproutable.com/?post_type=podcast_cpt&p=2892] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

I hope you’ll tune in this week as I highlight chapters 4, 5, and 6 of Positive Discipline for Teens by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott. These chapters dig into powerful mindset shifts around mistakes, motivation, and communication—areas where so many of us Gen X parents were shaped differently. When stress hits, it's easy to default to what we know. But there’s a different way. Let’s explore how connection, curiosity, and emotional growth can transform how we show up for our teens. Find the full show notes here: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/podcasts/eps-566-positive-discipline-for-teens-part-two-the-mindset-shift/ [https://www.besproutable.com/?post_type=podcast_cpt&p=5080] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode, we explore long-term parenting goals and how to parent teens with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Instead of getting stuck in daily power struggles, we’ll zoom out and focus on raising emotionally healthy, self-sufficient young adults. Learn how to let go of control, build connection, and trust your teen’s growth process. This is the episode for you if you’re looking for parenting strategies that nurture resilience, independence, and a strong lifelong relationship. Find more show notes and info about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-565-parenting-teens-with-the-end-in-mind  [https://www.besproutable.com/?post_type=podcast_cpt&p=5077] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]