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Eps 597: From Shut Down to Open Heart - Using Validation to Reconnect with Your Teen

Eps 597: From Shut Down to Open Heart - Using Validation to Reconnect with Your Teen

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 In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I dive deep into one of the biggest struggles parents of teens face—wanting to fix our kids’ problems instead of truly seeing and hearing them. I share real-life examples, practical Positive Discipline tools, and introduce my new acronym, VIBE: Validate, Inquire, Breathe, Empathize. By learning to validate our teens’ emotions without rushing to fix, we build trust, create emotional safety, and open the door to authentic problem-solving. If your teen is shutting you out, giving one-word answers, or feeling discouraged, this episode will help you reconnect and influence from a place of love. Find more info and show notes at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-597-using-validation-to-reconnect-wtih-your-teen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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