Your teenager rolls their eyes when you ask them to hang out—but that doesn't mean they don't need you. Sarah Rosensweet unpacks the disconnect between teenage rejection and teenage need, revealing why persistent invitations to do everyday tasks together matter more than you think. The parenting coach shares the concept of "sideways listening"—why conversations happen more naturally when you're facing the same direction doing dishes, driving, or shoveling snow rather than sitting down for forced heart-to-hearts. Discover how the "righting instinct" that served you well when your toddler fell down becomes harmful as kids grow, and why rushing to solve their friendship drama robs them of the resilience practice they'll need for bigger problems later. 

Sarah tackles the holiday trap: parents feel pressure to schedule every moment, but kids often just want low-key togetherness. Learn how to identify what actually matters (decorating the tree? Baking cookies?) versus what you think you "should" do, and why screen addiction isn't about banning devices—it's about protecting the blank space where boredom sparks creativity. You'll leave with permission to cross things off your holiday to-do list and a game plan for staying connected when your kids seem determined to pull away.

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Originally aired on 2025-12-23