Parenting Teen Boys: Staying Connected Without Power Struggles — Part 2

Описание: Parenting teen boys can feel like a daily power struggle—especially when emotions run high, and the stakes feel scary. This is Part 2 of my conversation with parenting coach Casey O’Roarty, host of the Joyful Courage podcast. Around here, I call the mothers of boys the MOB, and this is where we talk honestly about raising sons and what actually helps.

In this episode, we dig into the real-life challenges parents face with teen boys, including screens, privacy, vaping, risky behavior, and how to stay grounded when everything in your body wants to react. If you’re trying to stay connected with your teen without making things worse, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why self-regulation matters more than problem-solving in heated moments
• How fear and catastrophizing show up in parenting teens
• Talking about vaping and nicotine without turning it into a power struggle
• Privacy, trust, and the “Submarine Parent” approach
• Why curiosity works better than catching teens
• Technology, gaming, and teen social life
• Creating digital wellness and setting screen limits
• When to drop the rope and step out of power struggles
• A simple parenting mantra for the teen years

🎧 Looking for Part 1? Be sure to check out the first half of this conversation for foundational strategies on connection and boundaries.
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In this video
00:00 Intro – Parenting Teen Boys: Staying Connected Without Power Struggles
01:05 Why Self-Regulation Comes Before Problem Solving
04:20 When Fear and Catastrophizing Take Over
05:44 Talking About Vaping and Nicotine Without Power Struggles
08:56 Privacy, Trust, and the “Submarine Parent” Approach
11:55 Why Curiosity Works Better Than Catching Teens
13:46 Technology, Gaming, and Teen Social Life
16:00 Creating Digital Wellness in the Family
18:03 Delaying Technology and Reducing Screen Dependence
20:07 Media Literacy and Teaching Kids to Think Critically
22:50 Dropping the Rope to End Power Struggles
24:25 A Parenting Mantra for the Teen Years