Parent World
What is one thing a parent should never do when a teen tries to push their buttons
Take It Personally
What is under construction in a teen until about age 25?
Their brain
What does PACE stand for?
Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy
What can effective conflict resolution improve?
Connection
What is an important way that parent's can influence their teens attitude and use of technology?
Set an example
What do parents have to be aware of that comes from their past that can interfere with developing a good connection with their teen?
Their baggage
What is the part of the brain that helps us with reasoning, organizing and decision making?
The Prefrontal Cortex
What kind of attachment between parent and child is the best kind?
Secure
What fundamental goal should a parent aim for when engaging in conflictual situations with their teen?
To Keep Calm
What is something that using technology at the wrong time can disturb?
Sleep
What kind of thinking should we always try to avoid according to Cognitive Therapy?
Catastrophic
What is the developmental task of teens that parents need to foster?
separation, individuation
What is that most powerful experience when we imagine/sense what another person is feeling?
Empathy
What is more helpful than fighting about every irritating thing your teen might do?
Pick your battles or Planned Ignoring
What two effects can over use of technology have on a teen's mental health?
depression and/or addiction
What is the emotion that is usually at the root of all of our over reactions to our teen?
Fear
What do teens need you to do even when they try to convince you it's the worst thing you can do to them?
Set Good Limits
What should parents notice more in their teens?
Positive Behaviors
What style of communicating during a conflict with your teen will almost always be unproductive?
Arguing
What is important to foster in a teen's life instead of allowing them to have unlimited screen time?
Balance
What do we get when we integrate our emotional mind and our rational mind?
Wise Mind
What is likely the most important concern of a teen?
Fitting in
What needs to be established before you can effectively engage in correction of your teen?
Connection
What are two things rules should be?
Simple and Enforceable
What is a good strategy for helping your teen develop a healthier approach to use of technology?
Talking with them about their ideas and feelings about technology