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Parenting with Logic
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Starter Suggestions for

​Teen and Tween Parents


Parenting teens and tweens is so tricky!  There are plenty of resources for you and here are just a few:

Here are just a selection of my teen-oriented podcast episodes on Parenting Decoded:
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Episode 2 - Teens: Respect, Emotions and Brains
Episode 8 - Nighttime Battles: Teens and Tweens
Episode 12 - 5 Rules to Keep Middle Schoolers Screentime and Electronics Under Control 
Episode 16 - Teaching Teens How to Deal with Money and Avoid Entitlement
Episode 34 - Life Skills for Teens
Episode 41 - 8 Steps fro Parents in Dealing with Disrespect from Kids
Episode 44 - Screen Time Struggles
Episode 62 - Rewards vs. Bribes: What Should Parents Use to Motivate Kids
Episode 65 - How to Connect With Your Teens or Tweens and Stay Connected as a Parent
Episode 69 - Don't Touch that Backpack! Tips for Parents on Responsibility 

My YouTube video from Evergreen HS talk during the pandemic:
Communicating With Teens and Tweens

Parents of Teens - Love and Logic® book!
If you want just one resource to start, then buy my favorite:
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood

Helicopters, Drill Sergeants and Consultants CD
If you need the faster intro to Love and Logic® try this downloaded audio or CD (or start here if have an elementary age child):
https://www.loveandlogic.com/parenting-styles-helicopters-drill-sergeants-and-consultants

Books for Parents of Teens and Tweens - a few favorites!
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Grown Ups Guide to Teenage Humans by Josh Shipp

Websites for Parents of Teens and Tweens - a few more favorites!
StayHipp.com - keeps you up to date with things happening in teen-land
CommonSenseMedia.org - reviews of apps, games, movies and books
Axis.org - excellent Christian based resource with guides and discussions of teen challenges, great for non-Christians as well
 

Mary Eschen - Parenting Podcaster and Educator​
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