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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 109: Parenting Teens: Everyday Conversations That Build Trust
Description: This week’s episode is a little different—less about a single parenting topic and more of a reflection on three unexpected but powerful conversations I had with my teenager. None of them were planned. They unfolded while folding laundry, sitting at the dinner table, and driving home from school. Yet, each one highlighted how simply being present can open the door to deep connection.
Here’s what we dive into: ✨ Conversation 1: Saying No Without Hurting a Friend’s Feelings – Supporting teens as they balance boundaries, kindness, and people-pleasing. ✨ Conversation 2: Supporting a Friend Through a Hard Time – Wh...