29. Self-compassion for Teens

In our latest podcast episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Bluth, an expert in self-compassion for teens and young adults. We dive into how essential self-compassion is not just for adults, but for preteens, teens, and young adults as they navigate today’s challenges like social media pressures, peer relationships, and academic stress.🔍 In This Episode, Discover:The Power of Self-Compassion: Karen explains how self-compassion is a vital tool for teens to manage stress, anxiety, and self-criticism. Learn how practicing self-compassion can improve emotional resilience and self-esteem—especially important during the turbulent teen years.Modeling Self-Compassion as a Parent: The best way for teens to learn self-compassion is by seeing it in action. Karen shares how parents can model self-kindness and mindfulness, giving their teens permission to treat themselves with the same care.Teaching Teens to Be Kinder to Themselves: We explore how parents can help their teens recognize and replace self-critical thoughts with supportive, compassionate ones—just like they would do for a friend.The Fierce Side of Self-Compassion: Karen introduces the idea of “fierce self-compassion,” which empowers teens to set boundaries in friendships and relationships, protecting their well-being while still being kind to themselves.💡 Key Takeaways for Parents:➡️ Mindfulness Is the First Step: Help your teen bring awareness to how they’re feeling in challenging situations, like social media interactions or peer pressure, and guide them in identifying when it’s time to show themselves some compassion.➡️ Common Humanity: Encourage your teen to see that they’re not alone in making mistakes. Everyone has setbacks, and that’s part of being human.➡️ Self-Kindness in Everyday Life: Teach your teen how to respond to themselves with the same kindness they would offer a friend, and how to find their inner “compassionate voice” when times get tough.➡️ Navigating Friendships and Social Media: We talk about the challenges teens face with toxic friendships, online bullying, and social comparison, and how self-compassion helps them set healthy boundaries and care for themselves.If you’re a parent of a teen or preteen, this episode offers valuable insights into how self-compassion can be a game-changer for your child’s emotional well-being and how it can deepen your connection as a family.Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by the demands of parenting? Struggling to connect with your kids, manage a chaotic household, or find time for yourself? I’ve been there too, and that’s why I’m excited to share the Intentional Parenting Summit—a FREE 5-day event from October 7-11, 2024. This summit, featuring 20+ experts, is packed with practical tools to help you prioritize self-care, build stronger connections, and create a peaceful, organized home. Don’t miss out—register for free today: HERE and start transforming your parenting journey!To learn more about Karen Bleuth:https://karenbluth.com/Connect with Dajana YoakleyDelight in ParentingStep #1 — Get the 3 Steps to Reset Your Nervous System FREE Guide or book a FREE 20 minute consult.https://www.delightinparenting.com/https://www.delightinparenting.com/book-onlineStep #2 — Learn More about my signature online course: “Raising a Resilient Child”. https://www.delightinparenting.com/courseStep #3 — Connect With The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/delightinparentingfreeStep #4- Follow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/delightinparenting/https://www.facebook.com/delightinparentingcoaching/https://www.youtube.com/@DelightinParentinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/delightinparenting/https://www.pinterest.com/delightinparenting/https://medium.com/@delightinparenting This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit delightinparenting.substack.com/subscribe