Parenting Teens with Presence: How to Talk So Your Teen Actually Listens #19

Ever feel like you’re talking to a wall when it comes to your teen? You’re not alone.In this episode of Thriving in Our 40s, I’m joined by Teen Whisperer, Kirsten Cobabe, to unpack what it really means to be present as a parent - beyond the nagging, lecturing, and “just do as I say” moments we all fall into.We explore how to:💬 Have those tricky, awkward conversations that actually build trust💛 Support rather than dictate and meet your teen in their world🌱 Give autonomy in a life ruled by school, rules, and routines🌞 Look at the whole picture of teen mental health - sleep, sunlight, laughter, connection🙌 Move away from perfection and pressure to raise whole humans, not just high achieversI even share a few of my own fails (because let’s be honest, we’ve all had them).It’s not about being the perfect parent, it’s about presence over pressure, and guidance over control.🎧 Listen now To learn more about Kirsten's work, please visited:www.kirstencobabe.com@kirstencobabe#ThrivingInOur40s #ParentingTeens #ParentingPodcast #TeenMentalHealth #ConsciousParenting #PresenceOverPressure #GuidanceOverControl #RaisingWholeHumans