When you think of your teen driving, what emotions come up? Recently, I talked to a mom who said she couldn’t even think about her teen behind the wheel. She’s not alone, the season of your teen growing up and learning to drive is nerve-wracking for many reasons. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make it easier for them AND you. Today we dive into the 4 stages of teen driving and how you can practically raise them to be strong and responsible drivers. 

The 4 Stages We Cover: 

The Preparing Stage

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to prepare mentally before your teen even gets behind the wheel. This will help reduce anxiety, worry, and tension later on so both of you can enjoy the exciting journey your teen is on. 

The Teaching Stage

Who your teen learns from is important, whether it’s a friend, a driving school, or yourself, don’t be afraid to find the very best driving education for your teen. 

The “Backseat Parent” Stage

Now that they’ve got their permit it's time for 6 months of practice. It is more important than ever to deal with this stage in patience, understanding, and intention. You’ll learn practical tips on how you can support your teen and deepen their education. 

The Letting Go Stage

For many parents, this may be the hardest stage! You’ve done all you can to cultivate a confident and responsible driver. Now it's time to let them go and watch them grow. (Pro Tip: Handling this stage right can lead to a deeper connection between you and your teen!)

We cover all this and more in our new book Get Carfident, available December 1st! For more resources or to join our Facebook community for more tips, check out the links below!  

 

More Of What’s Inside:

• Crushing the season of teen driving
• Preparing BEFORE they even get behind the wheel
• Practical tips on how you can prepare your mind
• Driving as a perfect role model 
• Enjoying the journey of your teen’s growth
• How you can support your teen while they drive
• Why check-ins with your teen can improve their driving
• Knowing when to send them out on their own
• Taking the stress out of your teen driving
• Keeping your emotions in check if they make a mistake
• And much more! 

 

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 - What we cover today! 
• 0:20 - The four stages of teaching teen drivers
• 1:05 - Taking the first step of preparing
• 3:55 - Finding the best teacher for your teen
• 4:51 - Why it’s important to be involved in the process
• 5:27 - The lessons only you can teach your teen
• 7:26 - Practical tips to help deepen their education
• 8:20 - Learning to let go 
• 9:03 - Preparing for an easier send-off
• 10:52 - More resources for the stage of teen driving
• 12:01 - Closing thoughts