Are you finding it challenging to communicate effectively with your teen athlete, especially after a tough game? In this insightful episode, we explore effective strategies to enhance parent-teen communication, featuring insights from Janine Mawchawer, an experienced life coach for parents of teenagers.

What’s Covered in the Episode:

• Understanding Your Teen’s Mindset
• Effective Communication Strategies
• The Power of the Snapback Routine

Don’t miss out on these valuable insights that can transform your relationship with your teen athlete! Listen to the full podcast now for a deeper dive into effective communication strategies that can make a real difference.

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Episode Highlights: 

[00:00] Supporting teens through sports disappointments. Jeanine Mawchawer provides tangible tips for parents to support their teen athletes after a bad performance without being overly critical.

[04:02] Parenting teenagers and overcoming challenges. Jeanine shares her personal struggles with connecting with her middle child and how she used a parenting program and life coaching principles to improve their relationship.

[08:26] How to help children cope with disappointment and negative self-talk. Jeanine describes a common issue in sports parenting where children are overly critical of themselves after a bad performance, leading to tense conversations with parents.

[16:41] Parenting and emotional triggers. Moms often unconsciously offer advice when their child is feeling down, but this can worsen the situation.

[21:39] Managing emotions in parenting and sports. Learn more about the importance of stating observations clearly and simply to facilitate productive conversations with team members.

[26:12] Effective communication with teenagers. Jeanine provides tips for effective communication during difficult conversations: Be aware of personal feelings, restate facts, ask curious questions, and validate emotions.

Next Steps:

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