Ep 174: Key Traits For Resilient Teens

Kenneth Ginsburg, author of Lighthouse Parenting, explains how parents can build lasting bonds with teens by balancing structure, trust, and unconditional love, and shares practical communication strategies.Full Show NotesWe often hear that teens thrive best when they feel deeply ...  Show more

Robert Finlay, author of Hey Dad, shares essential strategies on how parents can equip teens with crucial adulting skills, covering money management, networking, handling emergencies, and building independence.Full Show NotesDo your teens sometimes shock you with questions you as ...  Show more

Have you ever met a parent who dreams of their child being forever dependent on them? We bet not! In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the challenges of understanding and supporting a teen's need for independence. Offering four practical ways to make thi ...  Show more

Parenting is tough, especially when it comes to giving teens the space they need to grow! It goes against our parental instincts to “back off,” but if we don't, we risk raising an adult who's not prepared to face the real world. In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepher ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2229: Dr. Susan Chanderbhan offers valuable insights for parents on teaching essential life skills to teens, focusing on bu ...  Show more

Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from.How do you find balance in raising confident and independent kids while still serving them?Teaching confidence and independence involves knowing when to step back and when to ste ...  Show more