16. Just Wait Until They’re Teenagers: Parenting Your Teens with Peace, with Family Expert Christi Davis

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hey guys, Melissa here, if you’re a parent of young kids you’ve heard the phrase “Just wait until they’re teenagers!” That saying is always been something that makes me pause and think. I get that most of the time this comment is made in good fun, but as you know, we take the</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">language</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">we use with our family seriously. Sayings like this make it feel like we’re setting our kids up for failure before they’ve even had a chance to begin. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, we talk with Christi Davis a coach specializing in helping parents raise teenagers. Christi is a mom of seven, a certified life coach, and a public speaker, she has not only helped numerous parents walk through the constantly changing world of teenagers but has navigated it and put these practices to the test. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk about how our roles as mothers change as our kids grow older, how you can support them while they find their independence, creating a safe space for your teenager to ask questions, and even how you can find peace and calm in the midst of what feels like crisis. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Christi has some amazing insight on what defines a successful parent, and how you can keep a connection with your teenager even when it seems they are determined to go against everything you say. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With one of our kids becoming a pre-teen I’m finding that I may just have to tweak some stuff so I can instill confidence and security as he starts to navigate the world. I hope you find encouragement and understanding to do what’s right for your family, and each individual kid. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more resources or coaching you can check out Christi’s awesome links below! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>More of What We Talk About:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weig