Bids for Connection ▶ custom player
In this Teen Tidbit, Evan shares how concepts from John Gottman’s decades of research and work with married couples can be applied to how we as parents respond to and interact with our teenagers.
You can find the article she mentions during the podcast here.
The Trap of Perfectionism ▶ custom player
In this Teen Tidbit, Evan explains the common pitfall for parents of teens: perfectionism. Listen to find out how to approach you relationship with your co-parent, with yourself and with your teen from a place of compassion.
Your Teen’s Emotions (and Your Own) ▶ custom player
In this podcast, Evan guides parents to better understand not only their teens and their own emotions, but the very nature of emotions and how to shift perspective and relationship to emotions so they don’t feel as disruptive.
How Parents can Harness the Power of the Teenage Brain ▶ custom player
In this tidbit, Evan shares insights from Psychiatrist Daniel Siegel about how parents can better understand the positives of adolescent development — not only for their children’s sake, but for their own vitality and brain health.
4 Steps to Effective Parenting ▶ custom player
In this Teen Tidbit, Evan shares the four steps every parent of a teen must know in order to be effective. Plus, how to avoid (unknowingly) wrecking self-esteem in your teen and preventing opportunities for them to change their behavior and make better choices.