Ep 37 How to Handle Your Daughters Toughest Social Challenge

Published: July 14, 2021, 7 a.m.

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Hey parents,

I have a question for you \\u2026 what throws your teenage daughter off more - her big emotions OR the after-effects that follow her reaction to her big emotions?\\xa0

Welcome back to the cultivating resilient teens podcast.

If you\\u2019re listening today, you probably recognize the value in understanding, and learning how to manage emotions capable of rocking your household and social circles.

So, today\\u2019s episode is offering you a \\u2018What to do When\\u2019 Guide that\\u2019s designed to help you and your daughter effectively handle the big emotions that stem from her toughest social challenges.\\xa0

And hopefully this guide is applicable with some of the other tough stuff too.

Because with all the \\u2018gears in motion\\u2019 during the adolescent years, having tools that minimize the guilt and guesswork are golden.

(Remember, all the resources shared in the podcast, including the full show notes, can be found on my website, cultivatingresilientteens.com.)

Thank You

Before we get into the guide, I want to send a shout out to the parents who courageously shared their daughter\\u2019s toughest social challenges with me.

Even though your daughter\\u2019s experiences were not easy for her - or you - it felt good to see each of you find an approach that moved the needle in a positive, feel-good direction.\\xa0

A Common Theme

Although each girl\\u2019s \\u2018toughest social challenge\\u2019 story felt unique, there was an obvious theme.

When your daughter is lied to by friends she trusts and believes has her back - is clearly one of the hardest experiences to navigate for passionate, connection seeking teens.

And, I\\u2019ll be honest with you, I almost ditched this podcast idea.

Maybe you can relate, because if you\\u2019re like me, being lied to touches on a pretty tender place inside me that doesn\\u2019t really enjoy, and certainly resists being poked at, if you know what I mean.

The Power of Self-Compassion

So, rather than spending time dissecting why teenage girls lie to one another; a conversation that I believe is most productive between coach and client in a safe, co-creative environment \\u2013 I want to introduce you to the work of Dr. Kristin Neff because navigating, healing, and supporting those tender places inside your daughter needs a solid dose of self-compassion.

Find the Full Show Notes, including\\xa0Your \\u201cWhat to do When\\u2019 Guide,\\xa0visit my website,\\xa0cultivatingresilientteens.com.

Podcast Resources:

Wikipedia, Self-Compassion

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power to Thrive | Kristin Neff, Ph.D.\\xa0

Episode #16 Does Your Teenage Daughter Need a Strong Sense of Self to be Successful in Life?

90 Days to a More Resilient Teen Coaching Program

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-raise-a-socially-intelligent-and-resilient-teenager/

Episode #6 3 Simple Steps to Quiet Your Daughter\\u2019s Inner Critic and Boost her Self-Confidence

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

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