Parenting Neurodivergent Teens - Connect Before Correct PDF

CONNECT BEFORE CORRECT

The goal isn't perfect behaviour when parenting neurodivergent teens.

The goal is a safe, consistent and connected relationship!

Talk about the behaviour, not the person.

Instead of: “You're lazy.”

Try: “Let's work out what’s getting in the way”

As the adult, my job is to stay regulated, connect first then boundaries, support and repair.

Remembering - behaviour is communication so don’t let their emotions become your emotions, stay curious.

“What can I do right now to protect our relationship and help my teenager feel safe enough to come back to me? What kind of parent do I want to be?"

Change starts with you.

Here is your FREE PDF guide you can tape to your fridge, your bedroom so in those moments of frustration and dis-regulation with your teen - you can stay COMMITTED to focusing on keeping the connection.

Designed by our resident Counsellor and Parent Educator, Monica Munro.

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