Navigating the teenage years can feel like a rollercoaster, but you don’t have to ride it alone. In this episode, host Siobhan Bingham sits down with Heather Copi- a coach, counsellor, and mom to 3 teens-to explore how parents can better understand and support their teenagers through these transformative years.
From decoding the emotional and psychological shifts of adolescence to fostering open communication and setting boundaries that work, Heather shares her expert advice and actionable strategies for building trust and connection. Together, Siobhan and Heather discuss how to approach tricky conversations with confidence, handle conflict with compassion, and empower teens to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with tips and tools to help you guide your teen with clarity, patience, and grace.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to better understand the emotional and psychological shifts your teen is experiencing.
- The importance of fostering open and honest communication with your teenager.
- Practical tips for approaching difficult or sensitive conversations with confidence, while maintaining your authority as a parent.
- Strategies for setting boundaries that promote respect and mutual understanding.
- Ways to empower your teen to build confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Insights into how parents can navigate their own emotions during the ups and downs of parenting teens.
Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
"You can't counsel your own kids. No matter what, they don’t care about the degrees and the time I’ve spent in the field. They’re my children, and I’m their mom." – Heather Copi
"The first 10 years are going to show up in the second 10 years. Be mindful in those first 10 years because it’s a foreshadowing of things to come." – Heather Copi
"Your teen needs you desperately. And they want you desperately. But they’re lost in between two worlds, and they don’t know how to show it." – Heather Copi
"Every single relationship in the world goes through connect, disconnect...and repair. If we as parents can facilitate that, our relationship with our children will be much more successful." – Heather Copi
"If your child is acting out, that’s them saying, ‘I cannot handle the level of freedom that I have. I’m in too deep.’" – Heather Copi
Connect with Heather Copi:
Email: heathervcopi@gmail.com
Connect with Siobhan:
- Tired of being tired? Go from “Too Tired” to “Ready for Anything” with Siobhan’s 21 Energy Hacks
- Ready to reclaim your energy and wellness, Mama? DM Siobhan on Instagram for details about her coaching services.
- Instagram: @everwellcoaching
- Website: everwellcoaching.com
About Siobhan Bingham
Siobhan Bingham coaches working moms to boost their energy to show up better for their kids, their partner, their work, and themselves. Using her ALIGN framework, she provides personalized strategies to break free from exhaustion and create a daily rhythm that works with your life—not against it.
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