46. [Parent Talk] Helping Your Teen Embrace Setbacks and Growth from Those Experiences
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Picture this: Your teen has just told you their college plans have changed. Your heart drops. But what if I told you, these setbacks are actually stepping stones, not failures? In this episode, your host Sonia Cacique unravels how to navigate through the choppy seas of change, especially when it comes to our teens and their college and career plans.
Sonia dives deep into how to help your teen develop a growth mindset, the power of resilience, and how to set realistic goals. She stresses the importance of maintaining open lines of communication, validating your teen's feelings, and guiding them in analyzing the situation to find the root cause of their setbacks. We also explore why we're so afraid of change and how societal pressures might be influencing your teen's anxieties. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help your teen bounce back stronger than ever before. Plus, a special gift awaits - a two-week pack of ready-to-send motivational text messages for your teen that will soon be released. So get ready to shift gears and face change with a renewed sense of optimism!
Article referenced in the episode from the Child Mind Institute
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