Strategies for Parenting Teens: Mindset, Goals, and Growth
Parenting is hard. Being a teen is hard. But parenting teens? That’s a whole other level of difficulty! However, Jon Acuff and his daughters wrote a guide to help our teens identify and pursue their goals with joy and intrinsic motivation. And today, on the UnPerfect Podcast, they give us a sneak preview of some ideas and strategies you and your kid can incorporate today. Listen in…
Episode #86: Parenting Teens: Mindest, Goals, and Growth – part 1
In this episode of UnPerfect, I chat with the authors of How Teens Win: The Student’s Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals [1], a transformative book aimed at teenagers and their families. We explore the back story of this book and its relevance for today’s youth. We also discuss practical tools to help teens navigate challenges, set goals, and discover their potential. With golden ideas like the “best moments list,” it’s a conversation packed with wisdom and relatable insights for teens and parents.
I am currently listening to the audiobook with my 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds—so don’t let the word teens make you think there’s an age limit. If you have young adults at home who are stalled or unsure where to take their next step – this book can be a game-changer. In addition, this episode (along with part two in episode #87) will give you hope as a parent and some insights into helping stuck kids move forward.
In “Strategies for Parenting Teens,” we discuss:
- the unique challenges facing today’s young people, exacerbated by the pandemic
- stereotypes about teenagers being difficult or disconnected contrasted with their potential to change the world.
- A powerful tool for teens to identify experiences that bring them joy and fulfillment, helping them uncover patterns and inform future decisions.
Resources mentioned in this UnPerefect Podcast Episode:
- Your New Playlist: The Student’s Guide to Tapping Into the Superpower of Mindset by Jon Acuff, with McRae and L.E. Acuff
- All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential by John Acuff
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