Bryan Ward is a husband and proud father of two adult sons. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and is currently the creator and host of the Dad Up Podcast. Over the past 3 years, Bryan has coached countless fathers on learning tools and strategies in parenting. In this episode, Bryan and Ed talk about how to adapt and encourage self-reliance in your teens. They also focus on how to be a friend to your teen and when to set boundaries. They wade into the complexity of speaking with other parents when their teen’s impact on your teen is potentially harmful.
Key Takeaways
- Don’t take it personally when teens start to learn self-reliance.
- How to let your teen know you’re there for them beyond just saying that.
- What’s the balance between being your teens’ friend and setting boundaries as a parent?
- How to talk with other parents when their teen is doing something harmful to your teen.
- Check in with your teens through text once a day, every day.
Resources:
“Hang tight because trust me, they’re just trying to discover who they are. They come back around.”
“When you’re asking your teens questions, I encourage you to ask them open-ended questions.”
“Worry is always going to happen.”
