88. Building Trust with Your Teen, with Mike the Parent Coach

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett and Perry are joined by Mike Barsamian ("Mike the Parent Coach") to discuss the complexities of parenting teenagers. Mike shares his personal journey and the development of his parenting philosophy, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and understanding in building strong relationships with teens. The conversation delves into the Trust Triangle, which consists of honesty, good judgment, and empathy, and how parents can foster these qualities to improve their relationships with their children. Mike provides practical strategies for parents to navigate challenges, build trust, and create a supportive family environment. About Our Guest Since 2003, Mike Barsamian has been studying teens and families and has developed tools and trainings for families to understand each other and connect, including the PACE Setting Method for parenting teens. Mike has personally used all the strategies that he shares with his clients. Mike has pastored, counseled, and coached 1000's of teens and parents and has had a front-row seat in seeing amazing transformation in their lives, changing the trajectory of their families. As a parent himself, Mike understands what you’re facing and is ready to help you get through the challenges that have you feeling hopeless, helpless, and stuck. You can connect with Mike on social media, here: @miketheparentcoach Resources Read The Inner Game of Tennis, by Tim Gallway Get Mike's free masterclass on How To Rebuild Connection With Your Teen A Dose of Motivation “I know I’m supposed to be preparing my teenagers for life and all, but it’s hard when they already know everything.” — Whitney Fleming Connect with us: Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel Follow us on Instagram Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at [email protected] Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green.