3 Critical Things for Getting Teens to Talk

✨ 🔗 Want proven strategies for how to talk to teenagers from a child psychologist? Register for the free workshop → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop   Every month you spend in the wrong dynamic with your teenager is a month they practice keeping you out. And once that becomes a habit, it's very hard to reverse. This episode breaks down the 3 most critical things that keep the relationship strong enough that your teenager will still come to you when it matters most.   In this episode: → Why doubling down on authority during the teen years is the exact wrong move → The safe landing place — and why your teenager may not know you are one → Rupture and repair — what almost no parent does, and why it's the most powerful relationship tool you have → The specific shift that changes your role from authority figure to the consultant your teenager actually wants to hear from → How to hand them the wheel gradually before the stakes get high   💬 Comment OPEN below if you want to be the parent your teenager actually talks to.   #parentingteenagers #howtotalkteenagers #teenagerparenting #parentingteens #teencommunication New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional. 00:00 – 01:07 | Introduction 01:07 – 03:13 | Why Your Teenager May Not Know They Can Tell You Anything 03:13 – 05:01 | What To Do After You've Already Blown It 05:01 – 07:20 | The Shift That Changes How Your Teenager Sees You 07:20 – 08:44 | What This Builds Toward 08:44 – 09:44 | Next Steps