Understanding the Teenage Brain: Insights for Parents and Coaches
In this conversation, Kate McCauley interviews Aly Pain, who shares her journey from a high-achieving student athlete to a mental health advocate focused on helping parents and teachers build meaningful relationships with tweens and teens.
Growing up, Aly was the smart, fun girl on the outside and a frantic, anxious mess on the inside, going from award winning student and athlete to detention and failing out. She spent years healing the pain of dysfunctional family relationships, including an eating disorder, suicide attempt, and ADHD diagnosis to break the cycle raising her own sons. Since becoming a Certified Life Coach and Certified Relationship Systems Coach in 2006, Aly has empowered parents and teachers around the world to rebuild mutual respect, trust, and meaningful connection with their teens without giving in, daily nagging, or more consequences. She's been featured in the New York Post, ABC Nightly News and the Rachael Ray Show.
During the chat with Kate, Aly discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in parenting, the impact of performance pressure on youth, and her personal struggles with mental health. She emphasizes the need for fun in sports, understanding the teenage brain, and creating supportive environments for athletes. The conversation is rich with insights on how to navigate the complexities of parenting and coaching in today's world. In this conversation, Aly Pain and Kate McCauley explore the complexities of parenting in the context of youth sports, emphasizing the importance of allowing children to pursue their own interests and make their own choices. They discuss the pressures parents place on their children, the need for open communication, and the significance of letting go of control. Through relatable anecdotes and insightful analogies, they highlight the balance between support and autonomy, ultimately advocating for a parenting style that fosters empowerment and self-awareness in children.
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