How Teens Actually Change: Why Understanding Isn’t Coddling and Limits Build Trust

If your teen pushes back against every rule, treats structure like control, or escalates when you try to help—this Live is for you.

We’re unpacking what actually drives change in adolescence—not surface compliance, but real, internal growth. Using the example of a 9th-grader with ADD who rebels against control, we’ll break down:
✅ Why emotional understanding is not the same as “coddling”
✅ How ADHD changes the emotional and behavioral landscape
✅ The neuroscience behind defiance, shame, and impulse regulation
✅ Why consistent limits—not power struggles—create safety
✅ How parents can combine empathy with accountability to build real influence

You’ll learn how to stay calm without checking out, hold boundaries without shaming, and repair connection after conflict—because teens don’t change through fear, they change through feeling safe enough to try again.
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💡 Want to go deeper?

Check out my course From Teen Chaos to Clarity — a step-by-step guide to understanding your teen’s behavior, setting effective limits, and rebuilding influence through connection. https://projectparentcoach.com

Want to explore working with me directly? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/d/crvw-f93-mgc


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📣 Engage During the Live:

💬 Drop your biggest parenting challenge in the chat.
❤️ Hit Like and Hype if this conversation helps you see your teen differently.
🔁 Share this video with a friend who’s feeling stuck or burned out — this might be exactly what they need to hear.

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⚖️ Professional Disclaimer:

This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy and does not replace professional mental health care.

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