49. Common Pitfalls in Setting Boundaries & How to Do It Right

Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment

Many parents confuse setting boundaries with requests or expectations but they are not the same. The way you phrase your boundaries and present them to your teen is incredibly important. Let’s learn more about these common pitfalls in setting boundaries in today’s episode!

In this episode on common pitfalls in setting boundaries, we discuss:

• Understanding the difference between boundaries, requests and expectations;
• Recognizing when it’s not a boundary issue;
• Common pitfalls when it comes to setting boundaries and sticking with them;
• Ways to bypass these pitfalls;
• The outcomes for parents and teens who practice healthy boundary setting;
• Common, unhelpful thoughts we have as parents;
• Helpful thoughts that can help you set healthy boundaries and consequences and follow through;
• And more!

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And remember parents, the change begins with us.

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