Dr Proactive was privileged to interview Barbara McRae, MCC on "The Inside Success Show."
The topic for this interview is "Coaching Teens to Success" and before you dismiss this show as not for you let me just say that I believe any adult who works with or even knows any teens that could use their help should pay close attention.
This special guest is a master certified coach and expert in this area and she says that in this age of high anxiety it's essential to be equipped with modern and proven parent-teen coaching techniques so that teens can have a more positive and successful future.
If you desire a better future and want to help this next generation to be more accountable, respectful, and contributing adults - then I highly recommend you set aside 60 minutes and get something to take notes so you can get started right away.
She also says advanced communication skills are imperative with you teens, no matter if you're a single parent, a step-parent, a married couple or a concerned aunt or uncle.
Barbara is the founder of Teen Frontier International and she specializes in strengthening parent-teen relationships. She also coaches internationally, facilitates workshops, and has been featured in various media such as Business Week magazine, USA Today, and the New York Times as an expert on coaching and teen success.
Barbara is dedicated to mentoring present day preteens and teens and has positively impacted the lives of thousands of teens and adults. She is also an experienced Big Sister and an active board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc.
Barbara McRae, MCC gave lots of secrets, tips, and strategies
during this interview, and you can hear many, many more from
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Allowing Teenagers Healthy Growing Room Barbara McRae, MCC -
4/5/2006 When children are in grade school, they're pretty easy going. They let parents tell them when to go to bed, which friends they can spend time with, and what clothes to wear to school. They might whine and grumble about their parents' rules, but for the most part, they're compliant......Read More Download PDF
5 Secrets to Handling Teen Trouble Barbara McRae, MCC -
4/5/2006 The most common issues between parents and teens arise due to poor communication, power struggles and a lack of empathy. If you use the same parenting methods that you did when your teen was a child, you won't get positive results. You’ll just exhaust your energy.
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Taking the Guilt Out of Parenting Barbara McRae, MCC -
3/30/2006 "You didn't help me study, so I failed the test."
"Why didn't you come to our game? It was a big one."
Teenagers often seem to have exceptional abilities to make their parents feel guilty. If parents work long hours, their kids say that they're not home enough. If parents spend more time at home than they do working, their kids complain that there's not enough......Read More Download PDF
