The Teen Brain: Parenting Tips and Practical Advice
“What Were You Thinking?”
Parenting the Teen Brain
Weird
Has This Happened at Your House?
Better Off Dead
--
"Right Off"
Example from
Why do they Act That Way?
--p. 76
Frontline:
Inside the Teenage Brain
Link on the School Counseling website:
Mount Holly MIddle School
Part 4
Communication
NonVerbal Communication--Discerning emotions
Amygdala vs. Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
Why Do They Act That Way?
By David Walsh, PhD
Easy to understand
“Parent Survival Guide” Questions in each chapter to help you understand your
parenting style--example: Page 77
Consider doing these with someone you know well (maybe your child’s other parent)
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Dr. Walsh’s Equation for Teen Communication
misinterpretation + gut response + lousy brakes = poor communication
(amygdala) (“under construction”
PFC)
P. 79--interpretation of conversation with Erin
Practical Tips
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Be present when “the oyster opens”
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They really do want a relationship with you--even when they slam the door
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You have to stay calm (using your PFC) when your Teen’s emotions come from his/her
Amygdala!
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Teens really watch for hypocrisy.
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Use “I messages” with your Teen:
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I feel ______________ because ___________ and I want _________.
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This clarifies for your teen what you are feeling
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“I-messages” tend to make people listen more than starting with “You _____”
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Summarize periodically what your Teen is saying:
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“I want to be sure I understand you. So it sounds like you mean ____________.”
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This will also make you really listen (which kids really want)
Parenting...This stuff is not
easy!
Your School Counselors are
here to help if you need us!
Mrs. Cameron
A - M
Last Names
Mrs. Barringer
N - Z
Last Names
Explore insights into the teenage brain and effective parenting strategies through engaging resources, including books like "Why Do They Act That Way?" by Dr. David Walsh. Discover tips for communication, managing emotions, and building relationships with your teen. Lean on school counselors for support in navigating the challenges of parenting adolescents.
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What Were You Thinking? Parenting the Teen Brain Weird
Has This Happened at Your House? Better Off Dead--"Right Off" Example from Why do they Act That Way?--p. 76
Frontline: Inside the Teenage Brain Link on the School Counseling website: Mount Holly MIddle School Part 4 Communication NonVerbal Communication--Discerning emotions Amygdala vs. Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
Why Do They Act That Way? By David Walsh, PhD Easy to understand Parent Survival Guide Questions in each chapter to help you understand your parenting style--example: Page 77 Consider doing these with someone you know well (maybe your child s other parent) Do and Don t lists at the end of each chapter Dr. Walsh s Equation for Teen Communication misinterpretation + gut response + lousy brakes = poor communication (amygdala) ( under construction PFC) P. 79--interpretation of conversation with Erin
Practical Tips Be present when the oyster opens They really do want a relationship with you--even when they slam the door You have to stay calm (using your PFC) when your Teen s emotions come from his/her Amygdala! Teens really watch for hypocrisy. Use I messages with your Teen: I feel ______________ because ___________ and I want _________. This clarifies for your teen what you are feeling I-messages tend to make people listen more than starting with You _____
Parenting...This stuff is not easy! Your School Counselors are here to help if you need us! Mrs. Cameron A - M Last Names Mrs. Barringer N - Z Last Names
