My Teen & Me: Building Healthy Relationships One Step at a Time

Ask anybody the key to marriage and most people will likely say communication. In our communication, we are able to express our feelings to those we love. In a study performed by Keresteš, Brković, & Kuterovac-Jagodić, we learn that parents need to feel loved in order to give the best quality of care for their children (2012). Children’s relationships with their parents are more powerful than their relationships with peers in predicting well-being. (Greenberg, Siegel, & Leitch, 1983). Numerous studies show that children are more emotionally autonomous and have better romantic relationships in adulthood when they feel loved in their childhood and adolescence (Baril, Crouter, & McHale, 2007; Nosko, Thanh-Thanh, Lawford, & Pratt, 2011). There are also decreased health risks and childhood stress when parents show affection and warmth toward their children (Rivero, 2013). The upcoming video will explain Gary Chapman’s 5 love languages and how they can be integrated into you...

Do you feel inadequate raising your teenager? Would you like different techniques to improve your relationship? Even though your adolescent may act like you’re not important,  this is the time they most need your support and guidance (Arnett, 2018). Research has shown  negative parenting behavior and overprotective parenting may lead to disruptive and antisocial behavior in teens (Mousavi, Low, & Hashim, 2016; Vera, Granero, & Ezpeleta, 2012). While combining the parenting pyramid from the Arbinger Company (Arbinger) and growth mindset techniques (Jach, Sun, Loton, Chin, & Waters, 2018), you can improve your own open-mindedness and aid in evolving your relationship with your teenager.  As flight attendants commonly announce, you need to first secure your own mask before assisting others.  The Arbinger Company uses the parenting pyramid to improve your parenting techniques.  The first steps to incorporate successful parenting is to 1) u...