"Send Ben a text" Ever tried to push your teen to change… only to have them push right back? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ben breaks down why trying to force your teen to change almost always backfires—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop pushing, start leading, and model the kind of growth you actually want to see in your teen. Ben shares real-life examples (including a story about a stubborn horse) to help you see how pressure creates resistance, and how leadership creates...
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"Send Ben a text" Ever tried to push your teen to change… only to have them push right back? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ben breaks down why trying to force your teen to change almost always backfires—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop pushing, start leading, and model the kind of growth you actually want to see in your teen. Ben shares real-life examples (including a story about a stubborn horse) to help you see how pressure creates resistance, and how leadership creates...
When Your Teen “Stops Caring”… Why That’s Actually a Win
IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
36 minutes
2 weeks ago
When Your Teen “Stops Caring”… Why That’s Actually a Win
"Send Ben a text" When your teen suddenly “stops caring” — about school, sports, church, or even family — it can feel like everything’s falling apart. Maybe they used to try hard, follow rules, and keep you happy. Now, they’re unmotivated, moody, or even defiant. Most parents panic at this point. But what if your teen’s “not caring” isn’t a breakdown… it’s actually a breakthrough? In this episode, Ben and Cortni unpack why your teen pulling back might mean they’re finally le...
IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
"Send Ben a text" Ever tried to push your teen to change… only to have them push right back? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ben breaks down why trying to force your teen to change almost always backfires—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop pushing, start leading, and model the kind of growth you actually want to see in your teen. Ben shares real-life examples (including a story about a stubborn horse) to help you see how pressure creates resistance, and how leadership creates...
