302. What Your Teen Wished You Knew

Tea time! This weeks episode is unique in that I've have direct feedback from teens on hurtful parenting behaviors. I was told things that they would never tell you- does any of it fit your parenting patterns? Listen to find out.  "Why do my parents think this way and are so bothered by me?" "What can be said to make you(my parents) like me more?" "I am not build-a-bear. If you can't accept your kids how they are, then don't have them." "My mom told me I was a brat" These are a few things that were shared with me. It broke my heart and I want to support these kids by supporting you. Lets wrap a blanket of grace and love around each other as we look at ways we may be harming our relationships, our teens self-esteem, and our own souls. It's not about having to be perfect or feel ashamed for harmful words spoken, it's about embracing the courage to own our hurtful behaviours and change them.  If your child doesn't confide in you, shuts down when you try to correct them, thinks you're the worst, and it feels like you're losing them, this episode could be for you.  As always, I'm here to support you. If you want to speak one on one about your parenting pains and struggles, I am available right HERE. Lets discover your parenting disconnection pattern together so that we can reverse things before it gets worse. xoxo