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These days, the only thing harder than being a teen is parenting one. How do we even raise healthy adolescents and teens when they have the world literally at their fingertips and vapes look like harmless toys?? For this episode, we welcome back Dr. Marcus Rodriguez, a leading specialist in youth and family mental health. Dr. Rodriguez shares practical strategies from his vast clinical experience and personal journey as a parent, offering guidance on how to foster healthier family dynamics and strengthen parent-teen relationships. We cover a range of parenting strategies, from fostering communication with teenagers to understanding when to step back.
Resources:
- If you struggle with parenting a teen with emotional issues, check out KulaMind or fill out this interest form to learn how we can help.
- Dr. Marcus Rodriguez's Youth and Family Institute in California
- If you're navigating someone's mental health or emotional issues, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. In KulaMind, we'll help you set healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself, and support your loved one.
- Follow @kulamind on Instagram for podcast updates and science-backed insights on staying sane while loving someone emotionally explosive.
- For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
Chapters
1. Interview with Dr. Marcus Rodriguez: Expert strategies for strengthening parent-teen relationships (00:00:00)
2. Supporting Troubled Teens Through Family Therapy (00:00:14)
3. Current Trends in Teen Behavior (00:09:11)
4. The Impact of Parental Approaches (00:12:32)
5. Acceptance vs. Argument in Parenting (00:19:14)
6. Navigating Parenting Strategies for Teens (00:27:45)
7. Building Consistency and Positive Reinforcement (00:33:36)
8. Parental Validation in Family Dynamics (00:42:20)
9. Parental Acceptance and Strength-Based Parenting (00:50:23)
10. Fostering Communication With Teenagers (00:58:00)
11. Disclaimer on Podcast Information (01:10:39)
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