9 Tips to Improve Teen Mental Health with Jamie Edelbrock

This is my 3rd anniversary episode with Jamie Edelbrock. Jamie was my very first podcast guest back in 2019. Pre-Pandemic! We were both just starting a new chapter in our life story and scared! 

Since then, Jamie has become a prolific advocate for children's mental health. She’s published two award-winning children’s books: Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle, which shine a positive, hopeful light on mental health and therapy. She’s also raising 3 teen girls of her own.

Jamie and I talk about what she’s been up to, lessons learned, and 9 powerful ways parents can Be the Sparkle for their teenagers.

1. Be calm
2. Believe them 
3. Ask if and how you can help them 
4. Leave them alone if they want to be left alone 
5. Do not take their words personally 
6. Validate their feelings 
7. Have patience 
8. Listen to connect with them 
9. Talk to a professional if needed 

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Buy Tangled Up
• Buy Be the Sparkle
• Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens

 

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