Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty
This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact
Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format
Episode Eight: Family Trust Dynamics
Highlights: Sibling Trust Mom: "How is trusting siblings different from trusting friends?" Teen: Explores unique dynamics of family relationships. Closing: "Family trust has different rules but matters just as much."
Parents & Privacy Mom: "When do you think parents should respect teens' privacy vs. get involved?" Teen: Shares perspective on parental boundaries. Closing: "Trust evolves as independence grows."
Family Secrets Mom: "Are there things families shouldn't talk about or should keep private?" Teen: Discusses perspective on family transparency vs. privacy. Closing: "Healthy families distinguish between privacy and secrecy."
Trust Across Generations Mom: "What makes it hard to trust people from different generations?" Teen: Explores generational gaps in communication and values. Closing: "Bridge-building starts with curiosity."
Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at Mindfulness-Center.com and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't
