When your high achieving teen starts tuning you out, it’s a warning sign—not a "drive off the cliff" moment. It’s a chance to upgrade your approach. A welcome chance to shift from parenting to coaching.

In this commuter-friendly--"I'm too busy to listen to long form podcasts"--conversation, we explore how a traditional parenting strategy fails miserably—and how coaching habits rooted in connection, curiosity, and courage can unlock your teen’s highest potential.

The Timestamps

00:00 The Power of Listening in Parenting

07:49 Influence and Expectations in Child Development

11:22 Finding Balance: Communication and Connection

Takeaways

-Talk less, smile more is a powerful approach to connecting.

-Listening > lecturing.

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