006 | Parenting: “7 Ways to Connect with Your Kids and Teens.” Interview with Jonathan.

▶︎▶︎ EPISODE NOTESIn this episode, Jonathan Sherman, a marriage and family therapist, offers seven crucial parenting tips. The advice stems from a presentation he gave at a conference and an interview with young clinicians from Utah Youth Village. The key areas covered include understanding your child's world, allowing feedback, avoiding power struggles, the importance of both quality and quantity time, fostering good relationships with teenagers from an early age, being interested in your child's interests, and the value of appreciation. Sherman shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, encouraging parents to grow and adapt alongside their children while maintaining patience, presence, and authentic communication.▶︎▶︎ HIGHLIGHTS01:24 1. Make an effort to understand your child’s world02:11 2. Allow kids to give you feedback05:26 3. Not engaging in power struggles allows kids to teach us -- Lesson from a 13-year-old rebel12:37 4. Quality time is a function of quantity time - Patience and Presence.16:07 5. Relationships With Teenagers Starts When They’re Young18:32 6. Be interested in the things that interest your kids21:19 7. Appreciation is a cushion▶︎▶︎ Referenced Resources:The 7 Principles for Building a Strong Family book and online masterclass. • RESOLVE conflict, • IMPROVE communication, • INCREASE bonding, and • SECURE attachments with your partner and your kids. My 7 Principles for Building Strong Families workbook and online course will help you, your partner, and your family overcome problems and create truly GREAT relationships that last a lifetime. Enroll today and get the workbook at RelateGREAT.net/strongfam