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 life Teen 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 experience Trust is built over time How to help a pre-teen or teen develop a strong sense of identity How to overcome communication issues between parents and teens How to help pre-teens and teens gain skills to manage their emotions Emotions are valid, it's our behavior that we need to control Parents model correct behavior. You can't be what you can't see. Autonomy supportive parenting Do it with them, not for them. How to teach problem solving skills We are the stories we tell ourselves Virtue spotting - seeing the good in them ANTS - automatic negative thoughts Helping 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 connect You make time for the things that you care about - put it in your calendar How to repair and reconnect And more Please 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 Support If 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 Healing If you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit: 🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org Discover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.