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From the time our children can share a toy, friendships take on a role in their lives. As our children become teenagers, that role grows and friends take on a central place. Those teen friendships are very different from the ones in preschool and there are things parents are wondering: What is happening? How can I help? How can I get them to be friends with the right kids? Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler are getting answers to those questions and more from teen friendship expert Annie Fox. On this Mighty Parenting podcast, Annie will give us a peek inside the world of teen friendships and tell us exactly what parents need to know.
Real Talk explores a life skill. There are many life skills which parents need to teach their kids but there’s one we rarely think of—protecting your identity. Did you know, 10% of children under the age of 19 have had their identity stolen? In today’s Real Talk, Judy and Sandy discuss how to handle this with your teen or young adult.
A Favorite Quote from the Show:
Parents are not supposed to have the whole picture of what’s happening in our teen’s friendships. The goal isn’t to know everything, it’s to teach our kids to make good choices.
Our Guest:
Annie Fox, M.Ed., an award-winning author and educator in the realm of character development and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning), has been a trusted online adviser to teens and parents since 1997. Host of the popular podcast Family Confidential, Annie’s books include: The Girls’ Q&A Book on Friendship, Teaching Kids to Be Good People and the ground-breaking Middle School Confidential™ book and app series.
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DASIUM: Raising a teenager can create a lot of worry or anxiety for parents. It’s a whole different world than when they were young. At the core of it you want to have a good relationship—one where they know you have their back and will listen when they need it most. Focus on open communication, listening rather than lecturing or feeling the need to fix it. And do so without judgement.
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More show notes on our podcast page
Raising Happy Teenagers—Mighty Parenting 234 with Sandy Fowler
Boys and Body Image—Mighty Parenting 233 with Charlotte Markey
Solving Parenting Problems through Limiting Beliefs—Mighty Parenting 232 with Kim Muench
5 Essential Parenting Strategies for Parenting in the Pandemic and Beyond—Mighty Parenting 231 with Carol Muleta
What is Happening with Gen Z—Mighty Parenting 230 with John Della Volpe
Crisis Resolution and Social Media Problems—Mighty Parenting 229 with Evan Nierman
How to Help Our Sleep Deprived Teenagers—Mighty Parenting 228 with Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright
Depression, Addiction, and Suicide Prevention: A Story of Hope—Mighty Parenting 227 with Judy Davis
The Best Way to Choose a College—Mighty Parenting 226 with Emma B Perez
Being Bold and Increasing Confidence—Mighty Parenting 225 with Fred Joyal
The Shocking Truth About Today’s Marijuana—Mighty Parenting 224 with Laura Stack
Understanding Trauma and Intergenerational Trauma—Mighty Parenting 223 with Sara Shapouri of iBme
Dying to Be a Good Mother—Mighty Parenting 222 with Heather Chauvin
A Conversation About Gender—Mighty Parenting 221 With Rae McDaniel
How Beliefs Affect Behavior—Mighty Parenting 220 With Shelly Lefkoe
How to Set Boundaries for Teens with Conscious Parenting—Mighty Parenting 219 with Ellen Gottlieb
Connecting With Teens—Mighty Parenting 218 with Chef Kibby
Choosing a Career—Mighty Parenting 217 with Emma B Perez
Dealing With Challenging Behaviors—Mighty Parenting 216 with Dr Karin Jakubowski
A Better Marriage—Mighty Parenting 215 with Yana Gil de Montes
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