{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Relationship You\u2019re Building with your Teen Before They Leave Home","description":"One day, your teenager gets to decide how much of their life you\u2019re part of. That can feel terrifying, especially when they\u2019re already pulling away, talking less, or becoming more independent. But staying close to your teenager isn\u2019t about holding on tighter. In this episode, I\u2019m sharing what raising four teenagers has taught me about letting go without losing the relationship, why independence doesn\u2019t mean they need you less, and what we can do now to build the kind of relationship they\u2019ll want to carry into adulthood. We\u2019ll talk about the difference between being involved and being available, why trying harder to stay close can sometimes create more distance, and how to keep the bridge between you strong as your role begins to change. Because the goal isn\u2019t to raise a teenager who has to include you. It\u2019s to build a relationship they keep choosing when they no longer have to. WORKSHOP: https:\/\/lab.kristenduke.com\/  ","author_name":"TRUSTED by your Teenager with Kristen Duke","author_url":"https:\/\/kristenduke.com\/trusted-by-your-teenager-podcast\/","html":"