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Hey Parents,

If you were to describe your family in one word, what would it be?

I still remember my nervous excitement the day I went in to talk with my doctor about my husband and I starting a family.

And her response wasn\\u2019t what I expected.

She said \\u2026 \\u201cSo, you\\u2019re ready to give up your 'sick days' for the rest of forever?\\u201d

Oh, I hadn\\u2019t quite thought of it like that.

Nor did I have any idea about how dynamic raising a family would be \\u2013 especially the teenage years!

Because, as you know, and you\\u2019ve probably heard this before \\u2026 it\\u2019s exciting to watch your daughter grow into her own person, AND it\\u2019s hard to let go and lose control.\\xa0

Welcome back to Episode #19

Today\\u2019s conversation wraps up my Signature Coaching System, 4 Steps to Cultivate Resilient Teens.

If you haven\\u2019t yet listened to the 3 previous episodes:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Episode #18 2 Key Elements Your Daughter Needs to Design Healthy Social Scenarios

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Episode #17 2 Key Tips Every Teen Needs to Create a Meaningful Educational Experience

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Episode #16 Does Your Teenage Daughter Need a Strong Sense of Self to be Successful in Life?

I think you\\u2019ll find them helpful because cultivating a resilient teen is a bit like solving a puzzle \\u2013 and the previous episodes include pieces you\\u2019ll need.

Fostering a Connective Family Life

Okay, today we\\u2019re inviting you to:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0dust off your parenting superpowers - whether you\\u2019ve forgotten where they are or they\\u2019re covid fatigued

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0and reignite your mojo \\u2013 those innate gifts that reside in your hard working, dedicated parenting heart

Because after years of doing this work, I\\u2019ve identified two core family values that, when present, foster a connective family life.

1. Having a home environment where everyone can be themselves

2. Learning how to find common ground (aka - learning how to peacefully navigate the endless differences of opinion)

Getting stuck in the Weeds

But there are a few sticky points that are worth mentioning.

Most people enter into a conversation thinking they\\u2019re right and the other person is wrong.\\xa0

So, naturally your daughter may think \\u2026 if only you would see things the way she does, there\\u2019d be peace in the valley.\\xa0

And you think, if only she\\u2019d listen to you and see the bigger picture \\u2013 she could save herself a lot of grief and potential pitfalls.\\xa0

And before you know it, words of disagreement are a flyin\\u2019 and emotions are a blazin\\u2019 \\u2013 as you both try your best to change the other person\\u2019s perspective.

And, if you\\u2019re like most families, you find yourselves stuck in the weeds and miles away from your key issue or a solution.

3 Superpower\\u2019s You Need to Foster a Connective Family Life\\xa0

Believe me, I get it.

As a parent I\\u2019ve made my fair share of mistakes \\u2013 and I\\u2019m not immune to ups and downs.

However, it\\u2019s not helpful or healthy to repeat the same mistakes.\\xa0

And you definitely don\\u2019t want to let anger or yelling become your knee-jerk reaction.

So, let\\u2019s go over the 3 Superpower\\u2019s you need to Foster A Connective Family Life (spoiler alert: you already possess them!)

Head over to my website, Cultivating Resili

Here's to cultivating a more resilient teen for all of life's adventures!