Friday night on the short ride home from his Boy Scout meeting, my 11-year-old son was quiet and sullen. I asked him what was up. Had…

The teen parent relationship can be difficult, and divorce and other family changes can make it even more complicated. In this episode, host Mardi Winder is joined by family strategist and youth mentor Nellie Harden for a compelling conversation that dives deep into the nuanced world of parenting through transition, whether that’s the normal challenges of adolescence or the difficult experience of divorce. Based on years of experience and parenting her own girls, Nellie explores why self-worth can be such a struggle for girls and young women, even in loving homes. She breaks down the important developmental shifts that occur as children move from childhood to their teenage years, what Nellie calls the great transition, and explains how parents can reposition themselves from being the director of their child’s life to a mentor and guide who fosters independence and trust.  The conversation addresses some of the most delicate issues facing divorced or co-parenting families, including how much to share with your kids about adult conflicts, how to avoid putting children in the middle, and how to preserve their relationships with both parents and extended family members. Nellie offers practical strategies, like establishing regular one-on-one time with each child, being intentionally vulnerable about your own challenges (without unloading adult problems), and mastering the art of “dropping the rope” to side-step power struggles.  About the Guest Nellie Harden is a mother of 4 daughters, former worth chaser, trauma survivor, and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. She focuses on helping women build a foundation of worth, esteem and confidence to live the life they were created for. Her career has spanned from humpbacks to humans and includes decades studying personal, family, faith, and leadership development. When Nellie is not writing and speaking, she loves being outside with her crazy #happyharden crew and adventuring through all life has to offer. For Nellie’s gift: https://www.nellieharden.com/resources To connect with Nellie: Website- https://www.nellieharden.com About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.  Connect with Mardi: [email protected] https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/team-1/mari-winder-adams Connect with our channel - https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/

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