Aug 20, 2024
In this high-value episode of Pivot Parenting, we explore the concept of "Pick Me" parenting and its impact on your relationship with your teen. Are you unknowingly seeking your teen's approval by trying to be the "cool parent" or competing for their attention? While it might seem like a way to connect, this approach can lead to common parenting pitfalls and undermine your authority.
Join host, Heather Frazier as she uncovers the signs of "Pick Me" parenting and offers practical strategies to avoid it. Learn how to set clear boundaries, maintain your parental authority, and build genuine respect with your teen. Discover effective communication techniques and parenting strategies to foster a healthy, balanced relationship.
We’ll explore how these dynamics play out, the long-term impact on both you and your teen, and provide actionable strategies to shift from approval-seeking to fostering a truly connected relationship. Learn how to stop seeking validation from your child and start building a bond based on mutual respect and understanding. Don’t let the need to be liked get in the way of being the parent your teen truly needs.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to identify harmful parenting habits of seeking validation from your kids
Recognize the harm these habits are causing
Learn what to do instead to have an authentic, healthy relationship with your teen
To implement what you learn with more efficiency and effectiveness, book a free 30 minute consultation HERE and we can discuss your situation and your next best step in building the relationship you want with them. xoxo