Parenting Your Mini-Me: When Your Teen Is Just Like You

Written By Lindsey Shunkwiler

What happens when your teenager inherits your stubbornness, sarcasm and short fuse? Lindsey and Brett get honest about parenting a “mini-me” and seeing their own best and worst traits reflected in their children.

In this episode:

  • Why parenting a teenager who is just like you can be so difficult

  • Navigating teenage independence and parent-teen conflict

  • Recognizing your own traits in your children

  • Giving each other space when emotions run high

  • Listening without interrupting or preparing a response

  • Explaining the “why” behind rules and boundaries

  • Finding meaningful ways to connect with your teen

A relatable conversation about raising teenagers, strengthening family relationships and communicating when your child is a little too much like you.

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