Keeping Teens Safe while Encouraging Independence
Update: 2025-05-28
Description
Originally recorded on February 22, 2023, this conversation is for every parent feeling anxious about prom night, graduation parties, and the growing independence of their teen. Peace At Home Parenting experts Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Marc Lehman, LMFT offer practical strategies to help you stay connected with your teen—even when they’re pushing boundaries.
This episode is part of our ongoing podcast series, where we share previously-recorded conversations between our experts. These aren’t just professional chats—they’re honest reflections rooted in research, professional work with families, and personal experience.
🟡 In this episode:
👪 About Peace At Home Parenting
We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.
Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/
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Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com
This episode is part of our ongoing podcast series, where we share previously-recorded conversations between our experts. These aren’t just professional chats—they’re honest reflections rooted in research, professional work with families, and personal experience.
🟡 In this episode:
- Why teens take risks
- How to guide teens while building trust and encouraging independence
- Navigating conversations about alcohol, drugs, sex, and peer pressure
- How to stay calm, set clear limits, and keep your connection strong
👪 About Peace At Home Parenting
We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.
Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/
🛠️ What we offer:
- Quick Video Solutions
- Live Classes with Experts
- 1:1 Parent Coaching
- Full Access Parenting Subscriptions
💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home
Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention.
Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/
📲 Follow + Connect
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/
Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com
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