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32. Surviving Summer Break: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Chaos into Connection with Your Teenage Son
Manage episode 484953089 series 3609800
Summer break promises family memories but often delivers chaos, empty refrigerators and endless screen time battles. With teenage boys shutting off their executive functioning and living purely from their primitive brains (seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, staying efficient), it's no wonder we feel overwhelmed! Understanding what's happening in your son's brain will help you navigate this season with more patience and connection.
Todays episode gives practical strategies that will help you:
- Manage your expectations (without lowering your standards)
- Create a collaborative outline your son will actually buy into
- Find the balance between structure and flexibility
- Transform from survival mode to connection mode
- Teach your son essential life skills while building his confidence
Get your FREE "6 Tips to Survive and Thrive This Summer" HERE
Connect With Me:Join our private Facebook group: Raising Boys, Building Men HERE
Website: Raisingboysbuildingmen.com
Instagram: @heidiallsopcoaching
33 episodes
32. Surviving Summer Break: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Chaos into Connection with Your Teenage Son
Raising Boys Building Men/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys
Manage episode 484953089 series 3609800
Summer break promises family memories but often delivers chaos, empty refrigerators and endless screen time battles. With teenage boys shutting off their executive functioning and living purely from their primitive brains (seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, staying efficient), it's no wonder we feel overwhelmed! Understanding what's happening in your son's brain will help you navigate this season with more patience and connection.
Todays episode gives practical strategies that will help you:
- Manage your expectations (without lowering your standards)
- Create a collaborative outline your son will actually buy into
- Find the balance between structure and flexibility
- Transform from survival mode to connection mode
- Teach your son essential life skills while building his confidence
Get your FREE "6 Tips to Survive and Thrive This Summer" HERE
Connect With Me:Join our private Facebook group: Raising Boys, Building Men HERE
Website: Raisingboysbuildingmen.com
Instagram: @heidiallsopcoaching
33 episodes
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