Elaine is a Master Certified Coach and co-founder of the global coaching resource for parenting neurodiverse kids, ImpactParents.com. The co-creator of Sanity School® for Parents, she is passionate about guiding parents of complex kids and the professionals who support them with training and coaching. A mom to three complex young adults, she is the author of Parenting ADHD Now! and The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More.
By teaching adults to take a coach-approach that is informed by a simple understanding of brain development, Elaine guides parents to let go of judgement, access compassion, set realistic expectations and dramatically improve the way they communicate with teens.
Key Takeaways
- What’s different about parenting teens? They are growing and exploring; this is an exciting time!
- As a parent, are you Directing or Collaborating with your teen?
- "Whose agenda is it?" Become more interested in their agenda than your own.
- Help is only helpful if it’s on their agenda.
- Transferring fear onto your teen.
- Why the coach approach? As a coach, create a place for your teen to explore by asking questions and guiding them into their own insights.
- What you need to know about the teenage brain.
- The ways in which parents and kids tend to fall out of trust with each other, and with themselves.
- When we know better, we do better.
- Self-care is vital in parenting teens. Elaine shares insights to help you be a calm & loving parent.
Resources
- Resource Guide: 12 Fool-Proof Tips to Parent a Complex Teen – Resource Guide
- Website: https://impactparents.com/
- Podcast: https://impactparents.com/podcast
