The Mindful Dad

Navigating Your Teen's Pushback: A Mindful Dad’s Guide


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Learn mindful strategies to gracefully handle teenage pushback, foster deeper connections, and transition smoothly from control to trust with your adolescent.

Key Ideas:

  • Recognize teenage pushback as natural development, not rebellion.
  • Emphasize mutual grace: adolescence is new for both parent and child.
  • Shift from ego-driven authority to curiosity and genuine dialogue.
  • Prioritize connection and relationship over strict adherence to rules.
  • Listen actively without defensiveness.
  • Acknowledging your personal triggers to improve mindful parenting responses.
  • Reaffirming unconditional love even amidst disagreements

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The Mindful DadBy Odeani McBean