Parenting Today's Teens

Correcting Common Communication Mistakes With Your Teen

June 11, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Do your teens feel heard … or just managed, corrected and talked at? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur explore why listening is one of the most important skills parents can develop during the teen years. They discuss common communication mistakes, how judgment and constant correction shut teens down and practical ways to create safer, deeper conversations at home. Plus, a Heartlight teen shares her story of rebellion, running away, family conflict and how learning to communicate honestly helped restore her relationship with her parents. Tune in today!Learn to identify the pain that may be driving your teen’s behavior here: bit.ly/dealing-with-hurt-behind-the-behavior

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