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

Advice that actually works!

This audiobook is great! The steps were clear, doable, and, most importantly, they actually worked. Ever feel like you are walking around on eggshells with your teenager? After trying a few of the techniques, you will notice small but meaningful changes. Conversations will stop spiraling into fights, and your teen actually will start opening up more. It will not be overnight magic, but it will give you the tools to stop making things worse and start making them better. If you’re struggling to communicate without frustration or tension, this is worth a listen. It can help you break the cycle, and you will be grateful for that!

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.

Helpful and Reassuring Advice for Parenting Teens

Parenting Teens gave me exactly the kind of support I was looking for. The seven steps are clear and easy to remember, and they really helped me rethink how I approach conversations with my teen. The audiobook made me feel less alone and more confident about staying calm and connected, even during tough moments. I liked that it focused on building a stronger relationship, not just fixing behavior. If you're feeling stuck or frustrated, this is a great listen that offers both encouragement and useful tools.

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.

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!

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.

Excellent Advice!

As a educator, I can't count the number of times a parent has said, "You talk to him; he'll listen to you." It is generally accepted as fact that parents cannot effectively communicate with their children during the difficult teen years. As someone who has studied the neuroscience and psychology of teen development, I know that this belief is wrong. The problem lies in a lack of understanding of how teens think, what types of parenting work best, and what form of communication is appropriate. This book gets it right and should be read by any parent whose child is in or about to enter the teen years. Emphasizing active listening and respectful interactions, the book helps the listener forge a trustful bond with the teen and learn how to discuss everyday topics, minefield topics such as sex and drugs, and everything in between.