Apr 3 2022
Come on in! Welcome to Speaking of Teens.
Being the mom of a teen or tween can be complicated, confusing…even scary. We’re no longer the center of their universe…friends slide into that position…and we have to learn a new role…one as trusted guide. And, as you know, Guiding is not easy.Their behavior, their choices now have more serious implications…and so do OURS.I’m Ann Coleman, Welcome to Speaking of Teens, a weekly show from neurogility.com, to help you better understand and parent your teen or tween. As a former family law and adoption attorney, I counseled hundreds of clients as they navigated really difficult situations. But it wasn’t until I had a teenager, struggling with anxiety, depression, and behavior issues, that I truly understood the phrase, “family turmoil”. I discovered how alone, anxious, and desperate you feel when your child is in pain. It took 2 long years to figure out how to turn things around. That’s when I decided I had to help other moms like you, parent your teens and tweens with more clarity and skill than I had.That was 2018 and since then I’ve picked apart hundreds of scientific studies and academic journal articles, and stacks of books to learn everything I can about adolescents; their changing brain, their emotions and behavior and the best ways to guide them to adulthood. In this podcast you and I will explore together, the issues that impact our teens and tweens lives, our relationship with them, and the daily decisions we must make to help insure their future. I’ll work hard, each week to give you something to inspire, educate, and motivate you, through a combination of solo shows, expert interviews, some healthy debate…and even some teenagers themselves.My goal is to make sure you feel supported, equipped and confidant in parenting your teenager. We’ll drop a new episode every Tuesday, so please be sure and follow the show on your favorite platform - and if you find it helpful, please share with your friends so they can learn along with us.You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!Check out PARENT CAMP - a monthly membership where you will learn how to strengthen your relationship and decrease the conflict with your teens and tweens (while improving their behavior.) Plus, expert advice on everything from drug use to screen time and everything in between. Join our Facebook Group for Free Support for Parents and others who care for Teens (and get immediate access to all the parenting guides above!) Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram Get the FREE GUIDE, "Emotional Awareness Strategies"