The Pesky Years

Monica Joins Doug to discuss how to deal with pesky teens. It’s a tough time for the teen and the parent so meet them where they are and remember to take a deep breath or two.

Listener questions and comments:

Lynda – When I was raising children, I started having a family meeting and gave the children a chance to speak. It helped build trust. (20:47)
Nick – There was a Catholic psychiatrist Conrad Baars who spoke of affirmation. I am a big fan because when I was a child I had issues with overly critical parents. (36:02)
Paul – I learned how to teach patience to my children from watching the movie Aladdin. Jaffar’s bird was always squawking, and I reiterate the line ‘patience’. (39:00)

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children – Henry Cloud

https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Kids-Children-Control-Their/dp/0310243157

Parenting with Love & Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility – Jim Fay

https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Love-Logic-Teaching-Responsibility/dp/B0D3MCHBPK

Rules to deal with pesky teens