Raising high-achieving teens is not about pushing harder—it’s about aligning better. We reveal how you can use coaching strategies that keep your teen motivated, connected, and resilient—even when the inevitable, emotional potholes appear. And teens face dozens of emotional potholes in an average school day. It's easy for them to get out of alignment quickly which in turn can create alignment problems with you as a parent.

We've faced this pothole/alignment issue as dads, coaches, and teachers. Let's take this whole pothole thing head on and explore some practical solutions that you can implement with your teen right away!

The Timestamps

00:00 Understanding Alignment in Relationships

03:03 Emotional Potholes and Their Impact

06:00 Navigating Values and Goals

08:17 The Importance of Check-Ins

11:07 Closing Thoughts on Alignment

Takeaways

-Alignment is crucial in relationships, not just for cars.

-Teens face bigger and faster emotional swings than parents.

-Parents and teens often share the same goals but can misalign.

-Emotional potholes knock teens out of their alignment.

-Values play a significant role in maintaining alignment with goals.

-Regular check-ins can help assess emotional states.

-Parents should focus on relationship value over achievement.

-Strong connection helps teens get back on track faster.

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