Your teen’s brain isn’t broken, and you’re not doing everything wrong.

If you’ve ever wondered why your teen seems to tune you out, this mini episode is for you. “How do I get my teenager to listen to me?” is one of the questions I hear most from parents, and the answer usually isn’t about what we’re saying. It’s about when we’re saying it, how often we’re saying it, and whether there’s enough connection in the relationship for the message to land.

I’m walking you through four simple steps to help your teen start hearing you again. They’re simple, but simple doesn’t always mean easy, so stick with me.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why trying to reason with a teen who’s already upset is like sending an email to someone whose Wi-Fi is down, and what to say instead
• The 5-to-1 ratio from Dr. John Gottman, and a one-day challenge to see where your own ratio lands (no judgment, just noticing)
• Why connection with teens happens “sideways,” in the car, over dinner prep, on a walk, or in those late-night chats when you’re ready to fall asleep
• How showing up for what matters to your teen, even when it doesn’t matter to you, builds the trust that makes your words carry more weight
• What individuation is, and why your teen can ignore your advice a hundred times and then love hearing the exact same thing from a coach, teacher, or another trusted adult

This episode is for any parent who feels like their words are bouncing off and wants a simple, doable place to start.

Work with me:

If you think your teen could benefit from having a coach in their corner, I’d love to talk with you. I offer two 12-week, one-on-one coaching programs focused on confidence, mindset, managing big emotions, and connecting with their own purpose and passions:

• Ignite: for younger teens ages 12 to 14
• Rise Up: for teens and young adults ages 15 to 24

Book a free call with me: https://link.guided-passages.com/widget/bookings/ignite-rise-up-discovery-call

I highly recommend bringing your teen or young adult to the call, and teens who join get a $5 Starbucks or Dutch Bros gift card just for showing up. No pressure and no commitment, it’s just a chance for them to meet me and feel it out for themselves.

Free talking points and scripts to help you introduce the idea of coaching to your teen before the call: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:6830be36-04e6-45d1-919c-367756236db1

Connect with me:
Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages
Email: jasmyne@guided-passages.com
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