324. You and Your Teen Are Not Enemies

pivot parenting by Heather Frazier

Jun 16, 202621:22Kids & family

Humans are wired to look for an enemy. And when things feel hard with your teen, it is easy to turn them into the problem. But that approach quietly creates more distance. In this episode, I revisit one of my most import...

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