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69. When Your Teenage Son Won’t Like Your Answer: The Power of No
Saying no to your teenage son can feel heavy.
Will it hurt your relationship?
Will he resent you?
Will you become that parent?
In today’s episode, Heidi breaks down why no might be the most powerful parenting tool you have and how to use it in a way that actually builds trust and connection.
You’ll learn:
Why clear boundaries help teenage boys grow into confident, resilient men
The difference between fear-based “no” and values-based “no”
Three practical keys for answering your son’s requests without power struggles
How to say no without over-explaining, guilt, or damaging the relationship…
The skinny
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