Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans

Parenting with Purpose: Connection, Resilience, and Navigating Adolescence with Jamie Buzzelle


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In this episode of Student Voice Future Leaders, Lorraine Connell sits down with certified parenting coach Jamie Buzzelle, the founder of The Repairent Coach, to dive deep into the challenges and rewards of parenting adolescents. Jamie shares his personal journey from feeling isolated and misunderstood as a teen to becoming a coach focused on fostering connection, co-regulation, and relationship-building with humor and heart. Lorraine and Jamie explore the balance between control and connection and how parents can best support their children through the complexities of adolescence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Parenting Adolescents: The delicate balance of allowing teens to make mistakes while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Emotional Regulation: Why parents need to model emotional awareness and co-regulation for their children.
  • Safe Spaces for Communication: How creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment can encourage teens to communicate openly and take calculated risks.
  • Positive Reinforcement: The importance of validating teens' feelings and behavior without tying their identity to their actions.
  • Collaborative Parenting: Lorraine and Jamie share strategies for effective communication and accountability in both parenting and coaching teens.
  • Listen to this insightful conversation on creating a supportive, trusting, and growth-oriented relationship with your teen.

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    Leaders of Today: From Teens to TitansBy Lorraine Connell, www.peers-not-fears.com

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