The teen years may seem terrifying, as our kids start to step away from our sheltering presence and turn outwards, beginning to learn who they truly are.

These years can be filled with rupture and disconnection BUT they can also be a great time for connection and growth for the parent and the child!

Listen on in this important conversation I had with Cheryl Pankhurst where we talked about ways to have a great experience when parenting teens and enjoying those years of deeper connection to our kids before they shift into adulthood.

We want to make sure we nurture the best connection we can before they leave the nest and start their own life journey, so they will know that even when they leave they always have a safe place to come back to!

Here are Cheryl's info if you'd like to connect with her:

Cheryl is newly retired in order to share her expertise on a global scale with the recently launched Podcast, “Teen Minds Redefined. Cheryl is a Special Education Specialist. My mantra, “Kids do well when they can .” Her mission during the last 25+ years has been supporting teenagers with any type of disability and/or social emotional challenges; helping them navigate the often-tricky path starting in grade 9 all the way to post-secondary opportunities. Her podcast has truly evolved from the original “vision” because Cheryl soon realized that our families do not need a diagnosis in order to need support and that the work we need to do starts with us as the caring adults in our teens world. What sets her apart from the rest is her knack for thinking outside the box and finding creative solutions. Cheryl is also the mom of 2 incredible adults, the only child of her widowed mom and just found her soulmate at just the age of 54! Cheryl has seen some major life challenges- divorce, caring for a parent with dementia, and ultimately losing them, co-parenting with an ex, and navigating some pretty major transitions.

Cheryl is currently in transition to coaching in the online space as well and has just launched a podcast - to share her own insights and experiences with others who may be going through similar struggles. Whether you're a Special Education student, a parent or teacher, or just someone navigating the twists and turns of life, she’s got your back!

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