Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

Brenda Zane, Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette

  • Real Talk: Transparency and Accountability in Teen Conversations, with Dr. Janet Edgette

Real Talk: Transparency and Accountability in Teen Conversations, with Dr. Janet Edgette

Thursday 30th November 2023

Dr. Janet Sasson-Edgette discusses building trust and accountability with teens. Gain practical advice for fostering healthier parent-teen relationships.
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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Real Talk with Teens: Building Trust and Accountability with Dr. Janet Sasson-Edgette

Episode Overview

  • Dr. Edgette emphasizes the need to be an engaging and interesting figure in your child's life
  • Insights into the various stressors affecting today's youth, from academic pressures to social anxieties
  • Practical advice for parents on fostering open and authentic dialogue with their children
  • The importance of credibility, respect, and accountability in interactions with teenagers
  • Dr. Edgette's expertise shines through as she shares valuable insights and practical advice for parents
Your heart, you're connected. And I don't know. And I just so appreciate your time and all of the goodness you put into our kids and the level of love that you have for them is just amazing. Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak with you.
Ever felt like you're tiptoeing around your own home, afraid of triggering a meltdown with your teen? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Hopestream', host Brenda Zane sits down with Dr. Janet Sasson-Edgette, a child and adolescent psychologist and mother of three, to unpack the tricky dynamics of communicating with teens who might be struggling with substance misuse. Dr.
Edgette brings her wealth of experience and no-nonsense approach to the table, sharing practical tips from her book 'Stop Negotiating With Your Teen: Strategies for Parenting Your Angry, Manipulative, Moody, or Depressed Adolescent'. She dives into why teens crave realism and accountability in their relationships and how parents can step up as credible, engaging figures in their lives. Forget the endless negotiations and walking on eggshells; Dr.
Edgette offers straightforward advice on how to regain balance in your household while maintaining open and honest communication with your child. Whether your teen is dealing with academic stress, social pressures, or emotional turmoil, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you foster a healthier, more respectful relationship with them.
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