The terrible twos… more like the terrible teens!

In the first part of the two-part episode series on parenting teenagers, Lee Ann elaborates on the following topics to help improve communication and hopefully better your relationship with your teenager:

Using "neutral ground communication" when trying to improve communication.
The best and worst time to try and talk to your teens.
How to empathize with them instead of judging them.
The importance of following through with consequences for misbehavior or disobedience.
Why you should establish rules and regulations early on.
The benefits of showing remorse to your child instead of having guilt - healthy remorse will benefit both you and your teen, and harmful guilt could cause destruction beyond repair.
Seeking community and wisdom from other Christian parents or the church and not be embarrassed.
Reading between your teens' words and anger – they don't actually hate you!

A recommended resource to help you improve communication with your teen: Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes How to Say No, by Dr. John Townsend.

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