Parenting teenagers untangled. 🏆 The audio hug for parents of teens and tweens.
Boundaries exist, regardless of whether we're conscious of them or not. The first place we experience them is in our own home, and the way they are created, managed and enforced can set us up for a lifetime of healthy relationships, or difficulty coping with other humans.
In this episode Susie and I discuss what a boundary is, how we uncover our own boundaries and create and uphold healthy ones within our own families.
It's a fascinating area for us parents who were raised in an era where the term barely existed, and the mental health issues that come with poor boundaries went unacknowledged.
We'd love to hear your feedback, ideas and questions. Email [email protected] or send a text using the button at the top of the podcast notes.
SOURCES:
Boundary Exercises from verywellhealth
When you set boundaries, you're communicating to others how you want and expect to be treated. Here are a few exercises that can help when you feel tongue-tied:
Use "I" statements:
When you feel disrespected:
Buy yourself some time:
When you want to say "no" with a little more explanation:
Seeking consent with sexual boundaries:
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