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BONUS - The Power of Unconditional Love: How Your Love is Enough for Your Teen
Summary:
Debbie Draybi hosts a conversation with Monsignor Shora, Eddie Reaiche, and Natalie Moujalli about parenting during the teenage years. They discuss the challenges of raising teenagers, including appearance and the need for a sense of belonging. Eddie shares his experiences with his own children and emphasises the importance of creating a safe space for open communication. Natalie reflects on the transition from proximity to availability as children become teenagers and the need for parents to be present and available when their teenagers need them. They also discuss the fear-driven parenting style and the importance of being open-minded and curious when discussing sensitive topics with teenagers.
Key Takeaways:
- Teenagers have a strong focus on appearance and belonging, and parents should support them in their efforts to fit in.
- Creating a safe space for open communication is crucial during the teenage years.
- Parents should be present and available for their teenagers, even if they are not always physically close.
- It is important for parents to be open-minded and curious when discussing sensitive topics with teenagers.
- Fear-driven parenting can lead to insecurity and low self-esteem in teenagers.
Quotes:
- "Teenage years are the most formidable years and character-building years that there are." - Eddie Reaiche
- "You go from being near them all the time to being available to be near them when they need you." - Natalie Moujalli
- "If you're right in the middle and you listen, learning how to listen was more powerful than anything I had to say." - Eddie Reaiche
- "Nobody knows your child like you do, and nobody loves your child like you do." - Natalie Moujalli
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By HSH InitiativeSummary:
Debbie Draybi hosts a conversation with Monsignor Shora, Eddie Reaiche, and Natalie Moujalli about parenting during the teenage years. They discuss the challenges of raising teenagers, including appearance and the need for a sense of belonging. Eddie shares his experiences with his own children and emphasises the importance of creating a safe space for open communication. Natalie reflects on the transition from proximity to availability as children become teenagers and the need for parents to be present and available when their teenagers need them. They also discuss the fear-driven parenting style and the importance of being open-minded and curious when discussing sensitive topics with teenagers.
Key Takeaways:
- Teenagers have a strong focus on appearance and belonging, and parents should support them in their efforts to fit in.
- Creating a safe space for open communication is crucial during the teenage years.
- Parents should be present and available for their teenagers, even if they are not always physically close.
- It is important for parents to be open-minded and curious when discussing sensitive topics with teenagers.
- Fear-driven parenting can lead to insecurity and low self-esteem in teenagers.
Quotes:
- "Teenage years are the most formidable years and character-building years that there are." - Eddie Reaiche
- "You go from being near them all the time to being available to be near them when they need you." - Natalie Moujalli
- "If you're right in the middle and you listen, learning how to listen was more powerful than anything I had to say." - Eddie Reaiche
- "Nobody knows your child like you do, and nobody loves your child like you do." - Natalie Moujalli
For more information on the Hills Sanctuary House visit our website https://hshl.org.au/
You and your mental health is important to us.
Please visit https://hshl.org.au/wp/help-resources/ for help and resources
Do subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes of Finding Sanctuary.
Follow us on
Facebook - Christ the Redeemer Maronite Catholic Parish of The Hills
Instagram - @hills_sanctuary_house
Blog - https://hshl.org.au/blog/