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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 19 MIN

How to Build a Relationship Your Teen Always Comes Back To (Let Go of Control)

from IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · host Ben Pugh

"Send Ben a text"Does it feel like your teen is pulling away from you?Most parents respond by trying to control things. They give more advice, fix problems, and try to guide every decision.But control often pushes teens farther away.In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, Ben and Cortni share two powerful parenting ideas: The Pool Edge and The Steering Wheel.You’ll learn why letting go of control can actually strengthen your relationship with your teen—and how to become the safe place your teen will always come back to.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.https://benpughcoaching.com/parent-trap-quiz

"Send Ben a text" Does it feel like your teen is pulling away from you? Most parents respond by trying to control things. They give more advice, fix problems, and try to guide every decision. But control often pushes teens farther away. In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, Ben and Cortni share two powerful parenting ideas: The Pool Edge and The Steering Wheel. You’ll learn why letting go of control can actually strengthen your relationship with your teen—and how to become th...

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"Send Ben a text"Does it feel like your teen is pulling away from you?Most parents respond by trying to control things. They give more advice, fix problems, and try to guide every decision.But control often pushes teens farther away.In this episode...

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