Transitioning into teenagers is a tough topic. It can be as hard as when we first let someone else care for our kids, like that first babysitter or daycare moment. We’re witnessing a big change in how much they rely on us, and we need to talk about it.
Our kids are growing up, and asserting independence appropriately and inappropriately (at times).
It takes patience and understanding, plus a whole pile of parenting tools and teamwork to get through this challenging years.
As our kids feel like they are grown-up ‘enough’ to know it all, they also need us in so many ways, too. It’s a struggle on both sides.
In this conversation, Aubrey and Theresa talk about a few ways they are dealing with this transition and strategies that are helping make it easier for their kids and themselves as parents.
How are you dealing with your teens? Any advice for parents who haven’t started on this ‘adventure’?
How are you helping your kids as they are transitioning into teenagers? Is this stage easier or harder than the transition to daycare and school?
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