Talking to Teens: Teach Problem Solving Skills

About This Solution

It can be tempting to tell our teens what they should do, or how they could have done something better. However, this gives them decreased opportunity to arrive at these conclusions themselves!


After this Quick Video, you will be able to:

  • Figure out who “owns” any specific problem
  • Have strategies to coach your teen to gain problem solving skills when the problem belongs to them
  • Step back and support your teen to become powerful problem solver

Be sure to review the handouts and email solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com with any questions.

It can be tempting to tell our teens what they should do, or how they could have done something better. However, this gives them decreased opportunity to arrive at these conclusions themselves!


After this Quick Video, you will be able to:

  • Figure out who “owns” any specific problem
  • Have strategies to coach your teen to gain problem solving skills when the problem belongs to them
  • Step back and support your teen to become powerful problem solver

Be sure to review the handouts and email solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com with any questions.