This podcast will help parents of teens keep life's struggles as a teen, and as a parent of a teen, in perspective. Parents will learn real tools to help them help their teens. They will learn how to build a rock solid relationship with their teen so they will have a powerful impact and a positive influence on their teen's life.
What makes a conversation "difficult"?
Parents tell me all the time that they don't like having "difficult" conversations with their teens.
"I don't like confrontation," some say. Or…
This book is all about YOUR relationship with others.
This is the #1 book that I recommend to others, parents, school leaders, EVERYONE!
Tons of people say, "Oh, I don't like leadersh…
Control is Impossible
This is a really hard one for parents, even myself. We have this natural desire to control our teens.
Think back a decade or so, when our teens were young kids a…
What is Connection?
When I talk about connecting with your teen, I'm talking about YOU building YOUR relationship with them.
You CANNOT control how your teen feels about you! You can d…
What is Shame?
“Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough.” ~Brené Brown
“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of …
Are you ready to send your teen back to school?
“You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!”
~Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
A Litt…
Why does struggling get such a bad wrap?
Struggling has gotten a bad wrap.
We seem to think that struggling is something that should be avoided.
We are hardwired to avoid struggles an…
What is a personal narrative, and what does it have to do with my teen?
Personal narratives are the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves, others, and our circumstances.
The…
The Self-Coaching Model puts YOU in control.
The most empowering thing about the model is that it gives you control. It helps you identify the things that are within your control and …
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”
~Winston Churchill (Though after searching the internet, I'm not sure he actually said this.)
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#005- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will…
#004- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will…
#003- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will…
#002- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will…
#001 - Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that wil…