Parenting Pre-Teens: Building Trust, Confidence & Connection

What this episode explores

This episode looks at the changing independence, emotions, opinions, and identity of pre-teens. The published notes cover trust, healthy boundaries, changing moods, responsibility, technology and social media, peer pressure, and making home a safe place for honest conversations.

Use these notes as a guide to the published episode. For the full conversation and audio, follow the direct episode listing below.

• Listen for the main family or parenting challenge described in the episode.
• Notice the practical approaches and relationship skills highlighted in the published notes.
• Consider how the ideas may fit your child’s age, needs, and family situation.