178. Surviving the Turbulent Teen Years: Expert Insight and Strategies for Today's Parent [With Dr. Michael Bradley]

Blended Family Breakthrough

Ever felt like your teen is completely crazy or maybe you feel like the crazy one — you're not alone!

Raising teens is not for the faint-hearted parent or stepparent. But what if this "crazy" season doesn't have to be filled with fear or anger? What if you could find practical ways to hold boundaries, stay connected, and experience a little peace even as you support your teen in their journey to adulthood?

In this episode, we'll explore why teenagers behave in ways that are crazy and how you can equip yourself to better understand, support, and connect with them.

To help us not just survive the teen years, but discover ways to thrive, we've invited an expert to share his vast wisdom and personal parenting struggles with us!

Dr. Michael Bradley is a clinical psychologist, a leading expert of adolescent behavior, and is the author of several bestselling books that focus on saving today's overwhelmed teens with love, laughter, and the science of resilience. Dr. Mike has been working with teens and their parents for over 30 years as a clinical therapist.

If you've got an adolescent about to hit their teen years or you're already frustrated with a teen and wondering how you'll survive getting them to adulthood with everyone intact, this is episode is for you!

You'll Discover:

• Why teenagers behave in ways that are crazy
• How to love and support your teen, while holding appropriate boundaries
• Strategies to manage your fear, stress, frustration, and anger in tough parenting moments

Resources from this Episode:

• Book: Crazy-Stressed by Dr. Michael J. Bradley

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