Summary: Parenting pre-teens: Video games, respectful communication, sibling tension, overcoming a fear, and listening to your own intuition as a parent. In this wide ranging, all encompassing episode we tackle several major challenges facing parents of pre-teens. Join us as we discuss: * How to set rules and expectations around the use of social media and video games * How to discuss the issue that "things aren't fair" and the powerful use of the phrase "at our house..." * How to grow confidence as a parent of pre-teens to better equip you for the years to come * Why late night is never a good time to negotiate with teens and when to try again * What is the best way to intervene when an older child/preteen tries to parent your younger children * What you can do to help teach your pre-teen how to speak their mind but in a respectful way * How to tap into our own intuition- as parents, we want to groom capability, and it's our intuition that lets us draw the line between indulgence and nurturing * How to decide on a "code word" to use with parents to improve safety in certain situations * Body image discussions with pre-teens and how to encourage and positive attitude about themselves This wide ranging episode will not disappoint! www.getparented.com www.michellegambs.com Follow us on Instagram @getparented
