My Chat with Kristen from Be Living Proof was exactly what I needed…a fellow mom of teens, discussing how to be the best parent we can for those pre-adults. Teaching “life isn’t fair” and the sooner you realize that, the better!
We discussed:
- teens choosing friends
- finding new friends when current friends are making different choices
- how to teach them to have the confidence to make decisions other than their friends
- Device rules, filters, and flexibility of rules
- Social media
- comparisons
We talked about the age she gave her oldest a phone, and the funny story behind that!
And we have the same FAVORITE PARENTING BOOK, but she’s actually read past where I have, and I learned something I need to go look up in that book!
Join the discussion about this episode at @CapturingJoy.KristenDuke
Find Kristen on Instagram at: @Kristen.Be.Living.Proof
Her website: Be Living Proof
Favorite parenting book: How to Talk so Kids will Listen, and Listen so Kids will Talk
