Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment
Beth Hillman | Parent Coach for Parents of Struggling Teens
150 episodes
3 days ago
“You’re so controlling!” Did your kid ever tell you that? If your teen or young adult constantly complains about your rules, expectations, or structure, saying that you’re controlling them, you're not alone. Many parents trying to set healthy boundaries with their teen end up questioning themselves the moment they face pushback. You want to listen, validate, and stay connected… but does that mean giving up on the structure your kid actually needs? In this episode, Seth and I unpack the real...
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“You’re so controlling!” Did your kid ever tell you that? If your teen or young adult constantly complains about your rules, expectations, or structure, saying that you’re controlling them, you're not alone. Many parents trying to set healthy boundaries with their teen end up questioning themselves the moment they face pushback. You want to listen, validate, and stay connected… but does that mean giving up on the structure your kid actually needs? In this episode, Seth and I unpack the real...
137. How to Care Without Losing Yourself When Your Teen Is in Crisis
Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment
19 minutes
2 months ago
137. How to Care Without Losing Yourself When Your Teen Is in Crisis
When your teen or young adult is struggling, it’s easy for everything else to fall away, including you. It’s a pattern we both see often: parents abandoning their own needs in the name of care, staying on high alert for the next crisis, and losing themselves in the process. I remember the desperation I felt when my son was struggling. I poured every ounce of my energy into trying to get him to choose something different. I ignored my emotional, mental, and physical needs, because I couldn’t ...
Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment
“You’re so controlling!” Did your kid ever tell you that? If your teen or young adult constantly complains about your rules, expectations, or structure, saying that you’re controlling them, you're not alone. Many parents trying to set healthy boundaries with their teen end up questioning themselves the moment they face pushback. You want to listen, validate, and stay connected… but does that mean giving up on the structure your kid actually needs? In this episode, Seth and I unpack the real...