393: How to Enjoy (Not Just Endure) the Teen Years // Amie Anger, Child & Family Therapist, LCSW

393: How to Enjoy (Not Just Endure) the Teen Years // Amie Anger, Child & Family Therapist, LCSW

Author: Cloud10 October 7, 2024 Duration: 36:41
Are you feeling out of your depth as you navigate the teen years? My son, Noah, just turned 13, and I have noticed a definite shift in some of the dynamics of our relationship. That's why I'm so grateful for experts who can help me!   Amie Anger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mom of 6 kids ranging from 11-18 years old. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work and two years of post-graduate fellowship training at the Yale Child Study Center through the Yale School of Medicine. Amie has been a private practice clinician specializing in child and family counseling for the past 17 years. Listen in to hear Amie's 3 takeaways for how to enjoy these tricky teen years! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli 367: 3 Ways to Create Lasting Bonds with Your Kids // Mike Westover (Rachel's Dad!) Annoucements: Parenting Advice for Teenagers Playlist Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

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