Episode Notes

Learn how to transform frustrating teenage behaviors into opportunities for connection and growth.

This episode tackles the real challenge of dealing with annoying teen behaviors without losing your mind or damaging your relationship.

Discover why what annoys you about your teen is actually a clue about what they haven't learned yet—and how to use that insight to strengthen your bond.

Key Topics Covered

• Understanding Teen Development
• Why adolescence is naturally self-focused (egocentric abstraction era)
• How teens are wired to think about themselves constantly
• The process of individuation and identity formation
• Why annoying behaviors are developmental, not defiant
• Four Common Annoying Teen Behaviors & Solutions:

1. The Teen Who Never Stops Talking About Themselves
2. The Teen With Zero Initiative
3. The Teen Who Pushes Every Button
4. The Passive-Aggressive Teen

Key Takeaways

Annoying behaviors are skills your teen hasn't developed yet—not character flaws

Stay curious instead of furious

Teach with patience and clarity, not shame or frustration

Communication and clarity is kindness in relationships

Repetition is key to success during the teen years

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Present Solution Podcast – Rite of Passage Trip for Teens

Episode Summary:
In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of a rite of passage trip for 13-year-olds. Drawing from personal experience and cultural traditions, we explore how these trips can help teens transition into adulthood, build trust, and strengthen family bonds.

Key Topics Covered:

• The significance of a rite of passage at age 13
• How to plan a meaningful trip for your teen (ideas for all budgets)
• The biological and emotional changes teens experience at this age
• The “Trust Triangle”: teaching honesty, empathy, and good judgment
• How to foster open communication and set healthy boundaries
• Encouraging independence while maintaining a strong parent-teen connection
• Practical tips for making the trip adventurous and memorable
• The value of shared experiences and overcoming challenges together

Actionable Takeaways:

• Start planning a rite of passage trip for your teen—no matter your budget, the experience is what matters most
• Use the trip as an opportunity to have important conversations about trust, values, and expectations
• Involve your teen in the planning and preparation to build confidence and responsibility
• Remember: it’s never too late to create these meaningful moments, even if your child is already past 13

Connect with Us:
Have questions or want more tips? Reach out at hello@presentsolutionforparents.com and follow us on Instagram for more advice on connecting with your teen. Check out our masterclass on becoming a P.A.C.E.-setting Parent at www.presentsolutionforparents.com.

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I love talking with teens about their experience with friends, parents, social media, and school - and generally anything else they find interesting....

In this episode you get to hear from my son about me!

Couple of things....

1. ​ It's a fun interview and I'm proud of how he shows up and shares about life in 8th grade, choosing good friends, and how he's dealing with the death of a friend.
2. ​We didn't edit much - I want you to see how I talk with, validate, and engage with Everett. Posture as a parent is the key to success in a close relationship. In this interview I want to show you "how" good posture is in conversation.

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Or at “Game On Challenge Crew”

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This one thing might be undermining your relationship with your teen - and you might not even know you're doing it.

Change this and watch the relationship grow!

If you want to talk about what's been challenging in your relationship with your teen and learn how to fix the major issues that are keeping you from a close & connected relationship visit us at www.presentsolutionforparents.com

In this episode, we get an inside look to what two senior guys are thinking about life after high school, college, what their parents did well, what they wished their parents differently, and what they would tell their freshman themselves if they could go back in time.

If you want to find out how to connect with your teen in meaningful ways, go to www.presentsolutionforparents.com for my free masterclass on how to renew your relationship starting today.

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In today's show I interview a wonderful young man, Eric Ramirez. I've mentored Eric since he was in 7th grade and am very proud of who he is.

Eric shares his perspective on his life as a middle school and high school student - we talk about how his parents disciplined him, guided him, and set standards and expectations for him.

We talk about what he thinks his parents did well, what he wishes they had done different, and what he wishes he had done different to grow closer and more connected with them.

It's a great show! I hope it inspires you!

Check out my PACE Parent Masterclass at www.presentsolutionforparents.com and get access to lots of great resources to help you grow a close, connected relationship with your teen built on love, trust, and respect.

What does my teen really think about me? Why are they being so difficult? What am I doing wrong?

These are questions all parents have, and Maddie gives us her perspective as a teen.

Enjoy the show!

Welcome to Present Solution Podcasts, where we work together to be present as parents while raising our teens with purpose. In this episode, we’ll unpack:

• What consequences really are: not just punishments, but the natural results of choices.
• Why positive consequences matter just as much as negative ones—and how both are shaped by your family’s standards.
• How to create a “mature matrix” for your teen: a clear roadmap that connects responsibilities with privileges.
• The difference between discipline and pain-based corrections, and why true discipline is about teaching, not punishing.
• How to empower your teen to make good choices.—and take ownership of the outcomes.
• Why a strong family culture is the foundation for connection, maturity, and peace at home.
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If you’re tired of power struggles, feeling out of control, or losing connection with your teen, this episode will help you shift from enforcing rules to building maturity and independence together.

You’ll walk away with actionable steps to identify your family’s core standards and start creating a plan for growth—because nothing healthy grows by accident.

Ready for more? Check out the free resources at https://presentsolutionforparents.com/home or follow @miketheparentcoach (https://instagram.com/miketheparentcoach) on Instagram for daily support. And if you want personalized guidance, book a free breakthrough call to create your own family roadmap.

Remember: Your teen doesn’t need a perfect parent—they need a present one. You’ve got this!