~178~"How to Teach Your Teen to Drive Without Losing Your Mind" with Todd Avery

#TeenDrivers #TeenDriving #DrivingSafety #TeenDriverSafety #ParentingAdviceIn This EpisodeLearning to drive represents freedom for teens—but for parents, it often brings fear, stress, and uncertainty.Driving coach Todd Avery explains why teaching a teenager to drive is far more complex than most parents realize and shares actionable strategies to help families navigate this important milestone.Todd discusses how parents can shift from "backseat driver" to "driving coach" by using curiosity, awareness-building questions, and proactive communication.The conversation also explores:The #1 reason teens get into accidentsWhy experience matters more than confidenceThe impact of ADHD, anxiety, and neurodivergence on driving readinessHow parents can model safe driving habitsWhen a teen may not be developmentally ready to drivePreparing teens for highways, bad weather, parking, and unexpected situationsBuilding confidence without rushing the processHow to reduce power struggles during practice driving sessionsMemorable Quote"Learning to drive isn't about passing a test. It's about developing lifelong habits that keep everyone on the road safe." — Todd AveryConnect with Todd AveryParentsGuideToTeenDriving.comParents Guide to Teen DrivingSafe Driving CoachConnect with Cheryl PankhurstEducational Strategist | Family Advocate | Founder of Insight to ImpactYOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chatConnect with Cheryl!Get the book here!Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and ConnectionDIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL email : [email protected] Website  cherylpankhurst.comSOCIALS:linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/                       https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurstPODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLDTHE PODCASThttps://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j_tOptin-podcast subscriberParenting Teens Advice Redefined