
The journey is where we all learn to do hard things. We make mistakes, experience successes (and failures), develop resilience, practice growth mindset and build self-confidence. As parents, if we focus on the destination — winning the race, acing the SATs or getting into the “right” college — our children miss out on all those experiences that serve as the building blocks to social emotional growth. In this podcast episode, we sat down with Jenn Curtis, MSW, co-author of The Parent Compass, to learn strategies that you can use to support your child on their journey towards self-advocacy, acceptance and exploration. Listen now!
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Book:
Three Ways to Change Your Parenting in the Teenage Years
The 11 Best Ways to Connect with Your Teen
Guiding Teens Towards Finding Purpose in Life
Why Teens Should Start Developing Grit (And How To Build It)
Four Steps to Coax Young Adults (and Their Parents) to Greater Independence
The Power of a Growth Mindset to Build Resiliency in Teens (video)
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