56: Encore - My Child is Turning Into a Teenager. How Do I Handle It?

<p>Managing the teenage years can be overwhelming. Dr. Lisa explains what the toughest year is for teens and why.&nbsp;When kids hit thirteen they often become highly emotional. What happens in the brain and the body during this time? Dr. Lisa discusses the process of "separation-individuation" where young people seek to define their own identities - often by being hard on their folks.</p><br><p>Parents sometimes assume that age thirteen is the beginning of adolescence. But is it really? And how can you help a tween or teen who's having an emotional meltdown?&nbsp;Dr. Lisa has good news: the intensity of early adolescence doesn’t last forever and there are effective things parents can do to manage bumpy moments with their teen.</p><br><p><strong>More resources:</strong></p><p>BOOK 14 Talks by Age 14: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School&nbsp;</p><p>By Michelle Icard</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>