The Teenage Guide

32: The 6 keys to an unbreakable bond & to having the most (positive) influence in your teen's life


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Welcome back!

Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through The RELATE Method™—my 6-part framework to build an unbreakable bond with your t(w)een, no matter how distant or challenging your relationship can feel.

🎯 Inside you’ll learn:

  • What matters more than your “perfect” response
  • How to listen in a way that builds trust fast
  • How to be to not absorb their stress
  • One surprising mindset shift that elevates your entire relationship
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    Parenting teens doesn’t have to feel like you're in survival mode.
    I'm here to show you how to make it one of the best seasons of your lives!

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    Timestamps

    00:20 - Why Parenting Teens Feels So Intense Right Now
    01:34 - Your Relationship Is Your Greatest Influence
    02:17 - Why I Created the Relate Method for Parents of Teens
    03:00 - A Nighttime Check-In for Your Parenting Wins & Repairs
    05:45 - Why RELATE Is a Simple Framework That Works
    06:23 - RELATE Is a Framework—Not a Checklist
    07:22 - RELATE Starts With You First
    08:04 - Connection Begins with Authenticity
    09:13 - Teens Can Spot Inauthenticity a Mile Away
    10:02 - Vulnerability Isn’t Emotional Dumping
    10:41 - Presence Is the Most Powerful Way to Connect
    11:40 - Get Curious About What They’re Into—Without Judgment
    12:53 - Curiosity Builds Trust Faster Than Criticism
    13:22 - Listen Like a Detective—Not a Fixer
    14:51 - Teens Listen When They Feel Heard First
    15:32 - Attunement Means Being With Them—Not Absorbing Them
    17:05 - Join the Free Workshop to End the School Year Strong
    18:21 - Trust Is Built Like a Bank Account—One Deposit at a Time
    19:30 - Model Trust by Refusing to Gossip
    20:28 - Trust Is Built in the Micro Moments
    21:30 - Elevate Your Mindset About Parenting Teens
    22:20 - Be the Guide Who Elevates the Conversation at Home
    23:31 - Create Your Own Flow—Don’t Follow the Fear
    24:41 - Be the Hope Your Teen Doesn’t Get from the World
    25:18 - The RELATE Method: A Quick Recap
    26:12 - You Don’t Have to End the School Year Stressed

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    The Teenage GuideBy Ashley Chandler

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