Teens and Tweens: Embracing Your Changing Relationship

Navigating the tween and teen years can be difficult for several reasons, from the attitude to pressures from friends and then all the hormones. On top of that, parents may also feel a sense of sadness, mourning the quickly changing relationship. They’re quickly becoming more independent, and perhaps more embarrassed by you every day. While we may on the surface brush it off or play it cool, being sad about this change in relationship is important to acknowledge. Adrienne talks with Certified Parenting Coach Ayanna Allen about the trials of parenting a tween and/or teen. Allen explains this sense of loss, helps us look within for some hard truths, and will identify ways to improve your relationship with your teen and tween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices