Understanding Pre-Teen Development: Paving the Way for Easier Teen Years [Marcus Aurelius Higgs]

Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but if we understand what is normal and start teaching skills during the pre-teen years, we can maintain a positive relationship with our teenagers and prepare them for success.  Marcus Aurelius Higgs is a communication coach for parents of preteens.  You can reach Marcus at his website https://marcushiggs.com.  Some of the highlights Marcus shares:The pre-teen years are bridge stage that can change the directory of a child's whole lifeTeen years are "break through" years of changing between looking inward toward family and turning outward to the world.Understanding normal development helps parents and pre-teens better navigate the changes they experienceTrust is built over timeHow to help a pre-teen or teen develop a strong sense of identityHow to overcome communication issues between parents and teensHow to help pre-teens and teens gain skills to manage their emotionsEmotions are valid, it's our behavior that we need to controlParents model correct behavior.  You can't be what you can't see.Autonomy supportive parentingDo it with them, not for them.How to teach problem solving skillsWe are the stories we tell ourselvesVirtue spotting - seeing the good in themANTS - automatic negative thoughtsHelping parents transition from being a child's "manager" to the "guide on the side"Teenagers don't communicate fairly - parents need to set the tone and literally be "the adult in the room"How to create small pockets of time to listen and connectYou make time for the things that you care about - put it in your calendarHow to repair and reconnectAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.