Why do teens act so prickly? 3 Tips to Connect, Cultivate and Commuicate Better with Our Teens - an Interview with Nellie Harden

Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie Pletka

This week blew my mind. I didn't see this coming.

On this week's episode I chat with Nellie Harden, a Christian mom of four daughters living in Charlotte North Carolina, married for over 20 years,

With a background in behaviorial work, wellness and personal development, she is a writer, a family life coach and host of the 6570 family project podcast.

We talk about the 4 C's:

3 Easy Steps to Cultivate, Connect, and Communicate with our teens. Such easy steps. It's more of changing our perspective on a few things, to better see where teens are coming from. Todders, Parents and Teens have a lot more in common and we decipher the parallels between them. You'll be surprised.

Here's a quick tip: Don't take their attitudes personal, mama. The way they feel, behave and act is seldom about you. I know, shocking. Because it feels, dang personal.

Do you remember what it was like being a teen?

By the time a teen behavior presents itself, there have been many factors that created their attitude. We have to be a private investigator at times to navigate those tough waters of teenhood. Let's not be quick to judge. Ya'll she spills the tea on so much goodness. Listen here.

Stephanie's Bio:

Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.

Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.

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Stephanie's Bio:

Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.
She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama.

Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story.

Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.

@stephaniepletka IG