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July 8, 2025 35 mins

Is your response to your teen’s emotions helping—or hurting—the situation? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Sheri Gazitt, teen life coach and founder of Teen Wise, to explore how parents unintentionally contribute to the emotional “drama” of adolescence—and what to do instead.

Together, they unpack the real reasons teens act out, how parents can shift from reacting to responding, and why connection—not control—is the foundation of a healthy parent-teen relationship.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Are you reacting or responding? How to tell the difference
  • Why emotional regulation starts with you, not your teen
  • The impact of post-COVID loneliness on teen behavior
  • Friendship drama and social conflict—why it’s normal and how to guide without rescuing
  • How to talk about social media without making your teen defensive
  • Rebuilding trust after big blow-ups or boundary-crossing
  • Small daily practices to ease tension and build emotional safety


About Sheri Gazitt

Sheri Gazitt is a certified teen life coach, parenting educator, and founder of Teen Wise, an organization dedicated to empowering teens and supporting parents through the challenges of adolescence. With a background in psychology and counseling, Sheri specializes in emotional resilience, social confidence, and helping families navigate the often turbulent teen years with compassion and clarity. She also hosts workshops and speaks nationally on teen mental health, friendship dynamics, and parent-teen communication.


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