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#35: If you think your teen has outgrown praise, then...
Picture this: Your teenager stands in the kitchen, face serious. “Mom, can you celebrate me? Like... really celebrate me?”
Turns out, he’s been craving the same over-the-top praise you used to give him when he was little—potty dances and all.
In this episode, we explore what happens when the cheering stops. When milestones become expectations, and our kids quietly wonder if anyone notices them at all. We share wild stories—road rage, racist drivers, and the terrifying truths of sending our teens into the world.
But more importantly, we ask: How do we keep the praise going? For the small wins…
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