20: Before You Assume the Worst About Your Teen, Ask Yourself This | Parenting With Confidence

Do you ever find yourself assuming the worst about your teenager? Maybe they don't answer your text, pull away from you, or make a choice you don't understand—and before you know it, your mind has filled in all the blanks. It's easy to jump to conclusions that leave you feeling anxious, discouraged, or disconnected. In this episode, you'll discover why your first interpretation isn't always the truth—and one simple question that can help you respond with greater confidence, peace, and intention as you parent your teenager.   Think New Thoughts Academy: Join the Think New Thoughts Academy to get help applying the tools you're learning on the podcast.     100 Thoughts for More Joy Wanna think some new thoughts?  Here are 100 of my favorites that you can try out. Be warned, though. Choosing to really, truly believe even one of these thoughts could drastically impact the way you view yourself and others, and might completely change your life. :) https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/100-thoughts-for-more-joy  --------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.