28: How to Create a Strong Bond with Your Teen

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jason Holder is the Founder of Adventure Lore and has taught adventure programs to teens since the early 80s. He is a General Practitioner who primarily focuses on and works with ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and family work. Jason is also the author of two books in Adventure Therapy and Adventure Activities. In this episode, Jason shares how you can keep a strong bond with your teen as they go through a very rebellious time. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key Takeaways</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">For most teens and all the way up to people in their early 20s, growing up is such a complex time. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why are teens so rebellious? Jason shares a lesson in chemistry and psychology.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What mistakes do parents make when trying to build a deeper bond with their teenager? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Despite wanting more connection and going out and creating fun memories, teenagers just seem to want to play video games all the time? Jason offers advice on how to overcome this. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How do you find the balance between being a parent vs. just being their friend? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you don’t have time now, you’re really not going to have time later when they’re out of the home. Now is the time to build these memories with your children. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Life is not about what happens to us, it’s about how we adapt to the challenges. Our goal as parents is to teach children how to persevere. </span></li> <li style="font-