Your Teen Sees the Real You—So Why Hide Behind Fake Parenting?

IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · Sep 4, 2025 · 35m · transcript

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Your teen knows when you’re being real… and when you’re not.

In this episode, Ben and Cortni talk about “fake parenting” and why it pushes teens away. Teens don’t need a perfect parent. They need the real you.

You’ll learn:

Why fake parenting kills connection

How to create a 10-word vision statement to guide you

Why focusing on what you want works better than focusing on what you don’t want

A simple gratitude hack that makes parenting easier

When you show up as your true self, your teen feels safe, loved, and ready to connect.

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