Is your response to your teen’s emotions helping—or hurting—the situation? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Sheri Gazitt, teen life coach and founder of Teen Wise, to explore how parents unintentionally contribute to the emotional “drama” of adolescence—and what to do instead.Together, they unpack the real reasons teens act out, how parents can shift from reacting to responding, and why connection—not control—is the foundation of a healthy parent-teen relationship.In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>Are you reacting or responding? How to tell the difference</li><li>Why emotional regulation starts with you, not your teen</li><li>The impact of post-COVID loneliness on teen behavior</li><li>Friendship drama and social conflict—why it’s normal and how to guide without rescuing</li><li>How to talk about social media without making your teen defensive</li><li>Rebuilding trust after big blow-ups or boundary-crossing</li><li>Small daily practices to ease tension and build emotional safety</li></ul>About Sheri GazittSheri Gazitt is a certified teen life coach, parenting educator, and founder of Teen Wise, an organization dedicated to empowering teens and supporting parents through the challenges of adolescence. With a background in psychology and counseling, Sheri specializes in emotional resilience, social confidence, and helping families navigate the often turbulent teen years with compassion and clarity. She also hosts workshops and speaks nationally on teen mental health, friendship dynamics, and parent-teen communication.Resources & Links:<ul><li>Learn more about Sheri Gazitt and Teen Wise → <a href="https://www.teenwiseseattle.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.teenwiseseattle.com</a></li><li>Coaching and parenting tools with Dr. Meg Meeker → <a href="https://meekerparenting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://meekerparenting.com</a></li><li>Join Dr. Meg’s community → <a href="https://linktr.ee/meekerparenting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/meekerparenting</a></li></ul>Sponsored by:<ul><li>Hungryroot – 40% off + a free item in every box at <a href="https://www.hungryroot.com/drmeg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hungryroot.com/drmeg</a> (code DRMEG)</li><li>Rula – Licensed therapy for as little as $15/session with insurance. Visit <a href="https://www.rula.com/drmeg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rula.com/drmeg</a> to get started</li><li>K12-powered schools – Tuition-free, accredited online public education for K–12 at <a href="https://www.k12.com/DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">K12.com/DRMEG</a></li><li>Fam Gabs – Spark real conversations with your kids using this therapist-designed card deck. Search famgabs on Amazon and use code DRMEGPOD for 10% off</li><li>Thrive Causemetics – Clean, vegan beauty that gives back. Get 10% off your first order at <a href="https://ThriveCausemetics.com/DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ThriveCausemetics.com/DRMEG</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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