Parenting Teens

7 Steps to Escape Communication Breakdown and Cultivate a Calm, Loving, Productive Relationship with Your Teenager

De: Dr Christina Mars

Narrado por: Harriet Fraser

Are you struggling to understand and connect with your teenager?

Christina Mars' comprehensive guide, "Parenting Teens: 7 Steps to Escape Communication Breakdown and Cultivate a Calm, Loving, Productive Relationship with Your Teenager," might just be the lifeline you need. Mars offers a multifaceted approach to the challenges of parenting adolescents.

This book will guide you through:

• A deep dive into the teenage brain, offering insights into why teens act the way they do and how parents can respond with empathy.
• The essentials of active listening, a skill that can open the door to more meaningful conversations with your teen.
• Practical advice on building trust, a foundational aspect of any healthy parent-teen relationship.
• Strategies for navigating the complexities of social media and digital consumption, ensuring your teen's online experiences are positive and safe.
• Guidance on fostering emotional intelligence and resilience, equipping your teen to manage stress and navigate the ups and downs of adolescence.
• Tips for promoting independence, from financial literacy to critical decision-making, preparing your teen for adult life.
• The often overlooked but crucial aspect of parental self-care, emphasizing that caring for yourself is integral to being there for your teen.

"Parenting Teens" stands out for its combination of scientific research, practical advice, and Mars' personal anecdotes, making the strategies not only credible but also genuinely relatable. It's a guide that recognizes the unique challenges of modern parenting and offers solutions that respect both the parent's and the teenager's perspectives.

By turning to this book, you're not just seeking to improve your relationship with your teenager; you're taking a step towards understanding them on a deeper level, paving the way for a future where both of you feel heard, respected, and loved. "Parenting Teens" is more than a guide; it's a journey to a more harmonious and fulfilling family life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Christina Mars (P)2024 Christina Mars

Clear and practical

This was a great listen that I found incredibly helpful. It lays out seven easy-to-follow steps that focus on improving communication and building a stronger, more positive relationship with your teen. I liked how straightforward and practical the advice was. It gave me real strategies to avoid common pitfalls and foster better understanding between me and my teenager. If you're a parent struggling with teen communication, this audiobook will be worth adding to your library.

Finally, some manageable parenting tips!

I love that Dr Mars combines both her medical/professional experience and her personal parenting experience - makes me take her advice to heart. This book is an easy listen with super doable advice and tips. I love that she offers solutions that are down to earth and seem easy to implement. I also love how she explains the science of what’s going on for a teen so we can better understand them. She draws the listener in using her personal antidotes, as if it’s a friend to friend conversation. She has a lot of experience to offer, very knowledgeable!

Finally, a Parenting Guide That Works

This book gave me concrete, real-world strategies for communicating more effectively with my teenager. It's not generic advice, but it delves into how their brains work, why they act the way they do, and how to respond in a manner that works. I especially enjoyed the active listening and trust-building chapters, which caused me to shift tactics. The integration of research, step-by-step guides, and real-world examples makes this an easy but worthwhile read. If you find yourself struggling to connect with your teenager, this book is essential.

Very helpful and supportive

I love that this audiobook provides practical, easy-to-follow steps that truly help improve communication and build stronger connections. One of the most helpful parts was the focus on staying calm during tough conversations—this advice has already made a big difference in how I interact with my teen. The insights are relatable, and the strategies are simple yet effective.

Great Resource for Empowering Teens

As someone researching ways to help teens transition to adulthood for my business, this audiobook was incredibly insightful. I loved how it breaks down communication strategies that could make a big difference in fostering trust and emotional growth in teens. As a mother of three young adults, I only wish I had this when my kids were younger! The practical advice on listening and guiding teens is so valuable, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of empowering teens to navigate adulthood with confidence.

Info to help parents with teens

Each of the seven steps the author discusses could be a life changer for some parent. I listened with hopes I could pass along the audiobook to friends of ours, and I think this will a great source of info for any parents with teenagers, or even pre-teens. I thought the information about teaching your teens about financial literacy, with so many basic money skills lacking these days was very important.

The chapter and information about parental self-care was a great read and I hope parents take that from the book for themselves.

Build a Stronger Bond With Your Teen

This audiobook is a refreshing and insightful guide for navigating the often-tricky teenage years. Christina Mars blends science, practical strategies, and relatable stories to help parents connect with their teens on a deeper level. I appreciated the focus on active listening, building trust, and fostering independence, as well as the reminders about self-care for parents. The tips on managing social media and teaching emotional resilience are especially timely. A must-listen for anyone seeking a calmer, more supportive parent-teen relationship!

Great guidance

An excellent audiobook to help parents navigate the tumultuous teen years. I enjoyed the practical nature of the advice and the focus on managing your approach/tone, to be an active listener. It's not just about issues your teen is navigating but how you handle it as the parent. It covers a wide range of topics, including social media, contraception, and focus on self-care. The information felt honest in that she does not make it seem all easy and coming up roses, but acknowledges that it can be a difficult time; very relatable.

This book delivers exactly what it promises

As the father of a teenage girl, I know first-hand that communication can sometimes be challenging. I was a teenager once, but the world has changed significantly since then. For example, social media didn't exist when I was her age, so it's a whole new territory to explore. I appreciated how this book addresses both sides of the equation, offering tools to empower teens while reminding parents to prioritize their self-care as well. The personal anecdotes make the content relatable, and the scientific grounding adds credibility to her advice. The narrator’s tone was warm and engaging, making it feel like a heart-to-heart chat rather than a lecture. I highly recommend this book for anyone with teenage (or soon-to-be teenage) children.

Improve Your Relationship with Your Teenager

If you are a parent of a teen, this book could be a lifesaver for your relationship. In "Parenting Teens," the author discusses strategies for communication that will help foster trust and help them grow emotionally. The advice on listening and guiding your teen is invaluable and helps to empower them to grow up into a confident adult. I like that the 7-step approach is simple and practical and can be implemented almost immediately, during times of conflict, and even times where things are going well between the parent and teen. I definitely related in terms of how my own parenting style was and I could have benefited from implementing some, if not all, of these strategies when I was raising my son.