362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy”// Joey Mascio

362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy”// Joey Mascio

Author: Cloud10 May 27, 2024 Duration: 35:57
Figuring out how to parent teenagers can be … murky. It can often feel like we’re the bad guy no matter what we do! If you’ve been feeling at a loss for how to parent your teenager, and if you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, or The Hunger Games, you'll love the interview I did with Joey Mascio.  Joey is a life coach who loves stories and helping teens become heroes in their own stories. I love that he also helps parents avoid being the villains! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  277: When Parenting Doesn't Go as Planned // Michelle Barrow 094: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story 038: How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You // Tony Overbay  Mentioned in the Episode: Teen Training Bundle - FREE for 3 in 30 listeners!  Episode sponsors: Savvy Learning: Click the link to try a trial class for only $5 to see if your child likes it. And if you decide to sign up, don't forget to use code 3IN30 at checkout for $25 off/month for the life of the subscription.  Molly’s Suds: Order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly’s Suds products. Use code 3IN30 at checkout.  BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!

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