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Jeanine Mouchawar — Talking to Teens When “I Don’t Know” Is Every Answer
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with parenting coach Jeanine Mouchawar to unpack why the strategies that worked for little kids fall apart in the teen years—especially for neurodivergent teens—and how small shifts in tone, timing, and language rebuild connection without power struggles.
Jeanine shares:
The teen transition = a parent transition. Your child’s needs change at puberty; your approach must, too. “What worked at 8 won’t work at 14”—and that’s normal.
Side-door conversations beat head-on clashes. Skip the spotlight and eye contact; try parallel talks (car…
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