2: 3 (rarely talked about) things about tweens and teens you must understand

Just because your t(w)een is moody, distant, or suddenly obsessed with their social life… doesn’t mean they don’t need you.   But the truth is—there are 3 rarely talked about things going on beneath the surface during adolescence that most parents never hear about. And if you don’t know them, it’s easy to misread your kid’s behavior and lose your connection.   In this episode, I share 3 (rarely talked about) things you must understand about your tween or teen.

• Think their moods are just about hormones changing? Think again.
• The intangible transformation driving their identity-formation that must be cultivated
• An uncommon belief I know to be true

Once you understand these 3 things, daily interactions become less stressful because you're focused on what's really going on...  

Time Codes  
[01:55] - Why These 3 Things Change How You See Your Teen
[02:38] - Puberty Isn’t the Whole Story Behind Teen Mood Swings
[03:25] - Your Teen’s Brain Is Rebuilding—Just Like Ages 0–5
[04:13] - The Brain Shift Begins Around Middle School
[04:37] - Why Your Teen’s “Leader Brain” Is Under Construction
[05:14] - Mood Swings = Emotional Brain in Charge
[06:12] - Why Your Response Matters More Than Their Reaction
[06:25] - Adolescence Is a Spiritual Transformation, Too
[07:21] - Teens Need to Be Seen Beyond Likes and Labels
[08:36] - Why Teens Need a Bigger Anchor Than Themselves
[09:00] - Teens Need to Know They’re More Than What They Achieve
[10:00] - The Truth: Your Teen Still Wants to Be Close to You
[10:28] - Pulling Away Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Need You
[11:07] - You Have More Influence Than You Think
[11:31] - Why “Because I Said So” Doesn’t Work Anymore
[12:35] - Your Relationship Is Your Greatest Influence
[13:12] - Parenting for the Long Game, Not Just the Moment
[13:56] - The 3 Things Every Parent of a Teen Needs to Know
[14:46] - Take These Nuggets and Use Them With Your Teen
[15:00] - You Were Made for Each Other—Don’t Forget It

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