Since it’s the start of a new year I thought I’d do a show about change; how you can make 10 specific “little changes” that will go a long way in improving the communication and the relationship with your teenager.

These are very simple modifications in how you say things, how often you say things, and how you respond to things they do or say. I also discuss a couple of little things you can do in just a couple if minutes per day that can change so much for your own mental health as well as the relationship with your teen or tween.

These tiny changes are all very doable, take minimal effort (well, maybe some mental effort), and once you get going, they can lead to such a huge difference. Give them a try!

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Sources, Resources and Mentions:

1. Creating a mantra and being calm - Listen to episodes 3, 4, 6, 8, and 65
2. Limiting reminders - Listen to episodes 14, 15, 16 and 26
3. Increasing positive Interactions - Listen to episodes 14, 15, 16 and 26
4. Stop invalidating their feelings - Listen to episodes 6, 78 and 95
5. Stop taking their attitude personally - Listen to episodes 3, 4, 8, 15 and 65
6. Stop looking at Google Classroom - Listen to episodes 14, 26, 39, 44, 77, 91 and 93
7. Leave their bedroom alone - Listen to episodes 14, 15, 16, and 91
8. Asking "What Happened?" - Listen to episode 22, 80, and 94
9. Mindfulness Meditation - Listen to episodes 8, 65, and 96
10. Journaling - Listen to episode 8

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