56: How to Encourage Self-Reliance in Your Teens

<p>Bryan Ward is a husband and proud father of two adult sons. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and is currently the creator and host of the Dad Up Podcast. Over the past 3 years, Bryan has coached countless fathers on learning tools and strategies in parenting. In this episode, Bryan and Ed talk about how to adapt and encourage self-reliance in your teens. They also focus on how to be a friend to your teen and when to set boundaries. They wade into the complexity of speaking with other parents when their teen’s impact on your teen is potentially harmful.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li>Don’t take it personally when teens start to learn self-reliance.</li> <li>How to let your teen know you’re there for them beyond just saying that.</li> <li>What’s the balance between being your teens’ friend and setting boundaries as a parent?</li> <li>How to talk with other parents when their teen is doing something harmful to your teen.</li> <li>Check in with your teens through text once a day, every day.</li> </ul> <p>Sponsored by “Stand Up for Your Greatness”: <a href= "https://Edgerety.com">Edgerety.com</a></p> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.daduptribe.com/">The Dad Up Podcast</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotes</strong></p> <p>“Hang tight because trust me, they’re just trying to discover who they are. They come back around.”</p> <p>“When you’re asking your teens questions, I encourage you to ask them open-ended questions.”</p> <p>“Worry is always going to happen.”</p>