Why Teens Need To See You Acknowledge, Process, and Release

Teens benefit when they see you not sweep stress under the carpet. When the world is stressful, let them see you acknowledge, process, and release your feelings. Fall apart and let them see you talk out your feelings, have a good cry, or journal your emotions. Talk about what you’re doing to practice self-care and get life back on track. Instead of going to a calm place privately, let your teen see the steps you take to get yourself there. They’ll know what to do when they’re an adult and facing the stressors of the adult world.

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