Doing nothing is doing something.

When my son was struggling in high school, I couldn't figure out what to say or do to help him.

I tried many different strategies, but nothing worked.

I thought,

I'm an intelligent woman. I graduated from Stanford!

I always figure things out.

But parenting a teen is unchartered territory.

It requires a skill set you’ve never been taught. 

Here’s one strategy that works. 

Do nothing.

I've worked with CEOs, CFOs, medical directors, and managing partners, and I can tell you that this strategy is one of the most challenging.

You are used to solving problems and taking action.

Action that produces results.

So, it feels wrong to do nothing.

It feels counterintuitive. 

But by doing nothing, you are doing something.

• You rewire your mind to believe that talking less and smiling more is effective.

• You learn to resist the urge to tell them what to do or offer solutions.

• You practice listening with the intent to understand.

When you resist offering your advice, your teen will feel like you believe that they can figure it out.

And this is what draws them closer to you.

It's what motivates them to share with you and confide in you.

It’s what your teen needs from you.

Your mind will resist and scream, "Do something!"

I can help you with this.

In coaching, we work on more than effective parenting strategies. We also help you feel like a calm, sturdy leader—the CEO of your family.

To learn more, book a call with me.

I'll show you how to be your teen's go-to person.

❤️ Jeanine