We delve into the changing teenage brain, adolescent decision-making, and the challenges of adolescence during COVID-19. Learn how to communicate effectively with your children, mend relationships, and set family values and boundaries. We'll also discuss listening to teenagers, accepting their reality, and the importance of challenging work. Join us as we explore key topics like teenage sexuality, academic and sports challenges, recognizing signs of depression, and building a strong parent-child relationship. Plus, get tips on monitoring your child by having dinner together and the benefits of online parenting resources. Don't miss this essential guide for parents seeking to support their teens through these transformative years.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - The Changing Teenage Brain

00:03:28 - Understanding Adolescent Decision-Making

00:06:47 - Reacting to Teenagers: The Wrong Approach

00:09:56 - Challenges of Adolescence during COVID-19

00:13:04 - Effective Communication with Children

00:15:54 - Apologizing and Mending Relationships

00:19:16 - Setting Family Values and Boundaries

00:22:15 - Reflection on Parenting and Perception

00:25:09 - Listening to Teenagers and Accepting Their Reality

00:28:11 - Discussing Teenage Sexuality and Consequences

00:31:10 - Assisting Teens with Academic and Sports Challenges

00:34:06 - Allowing Children to Own Their Experiences

00:36:58 - The Importance of Challenging Work

00:39:56 - Recognizing Signs of Depression in Teens

00:43:05 - Monitoring your child by having dinner together

00:45:40 - Building a Strong Parent-Child Relationship

00:48:38 - The Benefits of Online Parenting Resources

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