As parents and caring adults, we do the best we can. We aim for perfection but that never works because we are going to end up human every time.
One thing that helps with that whole human imperfection is to remember that we all are trying to get our needs met. Our tweens and teens are no different. Over the years, I’ve identified five core things they need to feel understood, accepted and loved by you.
(Bonus! It can also help alleviate those cries of YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND so you can have a pretty darn good year too!)
CLICK HERE TO GET ACCESSYour teens need you to be aware of what is really happening in their world and how it affects. Key takeaway here is to remember their experience of the world is very different than yours so you must become aware.
Okay, okay, we've heard that "because" isn't really an answer. However, "because..." answers the why to so many of your questions when it comes to your teen's need. It is the reason behind the way kids act and interact.
Teens are craving connection with themselves, with you, with their world. That connection begins when you, me ... we understand their needs and begin to see the world through the eyes.