426: Sheri Gazitt: Creating A More Joy-Filled Relationship With Your Teen

Published: March 25, 2020, 7 a.m.

Sheri Gazitt is a Shameless Mom of 3, the founder of Teen Wise and is dedicated to guiding teens and parents through the ups and downs of adolescence. She advocates for teen mental wellness by advising foundations, appearing on TV, Radio, and podcasts, presenting to parents and teens, and writing for magazines both off and online. Coach Sheri also provides private coaching for teen girls to help them find their inner joy, tame stress, claim their confidence, and navigate friendships. Her latest program encourages parents to create space for their teen\u2019s inner joy by resisting the rat race and prioritizing mental wellness over GPA's and college applications.\nSheri\u2019s mission is powerful and so necessary right now.\xa0Her work to reframe joy and connection for teens and parents is critical.\xa0\nListen in to hear Sheri share:\n\nWhat inspired her work in teen advocacy\n\nWhy her work with teens is JOY focused\n\nThe main drivers of anxiety and depression in our youth\n\nThe importance of stepping out of the kiddie and teen rat race\n\nWhy you and your kid may benefit tremendously by letting go of a traditional path to success\n\nHow to connect with your teens instead of just making sure they are checking boxes in achievement\n\nOne step that parents can take right now, today to start making the shift to prioritizing joy over achievement\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nJoin our free Hope, Happiness & Mental Health Challenge\n\nConnect with Sheri: Teen Wise Seattle\n\n\nSheri on FB: Teen Wise Seattle\n\n\nTeen Wise Seattle\n\nSheri\u2019s program for moms of middle schoolers\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nThird Love: To find the perfect fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase got to www.thirdlove.com/shameless.\n\n\nBest Fiends: Download FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.\n\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices