Understand Your Developing Teen :: Dr. Nell Bush [Ep 351]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The preteen/teen years are a time of immense change and growth that often come with difficulty between mother and child. As the mom of a teen you may find yourself confused or frustrated with your child’s new behavior and attitudes. (The thought of those years is enough to fill elementary-kid moms with dread!)  Come and listen as we shed light on the confusion of these transitional years that will help us both prepare for and thrive during this crucial developmental stage.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Child Development Specialist, Dr. Nell Bush, explains to us the four pillars of preteen/teen development.  Dr. Bush co-authored</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Parenting Survival Guide</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, a p</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">ractical handbook for parents addressing common child rearing concerns. Having four children of her own, she understands teen development on a theoretical and practical level.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nell encourages us that if we can understand what’s going on socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically with our preteens/teens we can respond with compassion and adapt our parenting strategies to fit their needs. She also covers aspects of development from why teens sleep so much to why they seem to love and hate us almost simultaneously. Draw hope for the present or wisdom for the future as you sit in (or do the dishes, or drive the kids all over) on Heather and Nell’s conversation. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Nell Bush: </span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email:   nell.f.bush@gmail.com</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links Mentioned:  </span></h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://dontmomalone.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Preteen_Teen-Dev.docx"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Handout from Dr. Bush</span></a></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Birds and Bees </spa