#44: If you want to turn complaints into connection, then...

The Parenting Standard · May 8, 2025 · 12m

"Imagine a 9-year-old girl, voice trembling, saying, “I want my younger brother back.” Her world’s shifting as her brother hits puberty, and she’s desperate to hold onto their wrestling matches and math sessions. We dive into this family’s raw, real dialogue, uncovering how change—like a teen’s mood swings or screen obsession—ripples through everyone. It’s not just about his transformation; it’s about her heart, her fears of losing their bond. We share a game-changing question: “Who do we want to become in this change?” From her plea to keep laser tag alive to a parent’s clever monologue that…