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February 19, 2025 45 mins

(#17) "Stop Playing Detective" - How to Talk to Teens with Communication Strategist, Maria Iams

HOOPS & GLOSS! Do you have teens? Are you around teens? Do you have younger kids who will become teens at some point in their lives? Then you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

Melis has the most fascinating conversation with Communication Strategist Maria Iams. Maria gives simple communication tools on how to connect with your teenager…and they’re easier than you think!

Here’s what’s coming at ya:

  • “Parents…you need to be better listeners!” …Maria explains why this is crucial!

  • Learn how to communicate with your teens from a language of “compliance (don’t touch the stove, you will burn yourself), to a language of “connection” and “collaboration”

  • FInd out the #1 tip of what NOT to do when you first see your teenager (and learn how Melis already broke that rule first thing that morning ;)

This episode is a GAME CHANGER and will help you become closer to your teenagers!

Check it out, Glossers!
xoxo

melis

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