EP 40 - How to Talk about Alcohol, Without Nagging

2020 hasn’t been much fun, has it?   So now Christmas is almost here, it’s understandable that we want to crack open a bottle or two and let our hair down.   BUT - how do we address the issues of alcohol with our teenagers, without sounding like a nag - or worse still a hypocrite?   In this episode, I discuss the importance of having open conversations with our kids - sooner rather than later.   Of course, our children need to understand the challenges that drinking too much involves - but when we are in conversation with our kids - it helps to : * Display Compassion and Understanding * Set Exceptions * Define the Ground Rules & Boundaries * Avoid Judgement   I also give you a handy exercise that will help your teenager take back control if they find themselves in a tricky situation with friends. ~~~~~ Help strengthen your child’s resilience by showing them ways to build their self-confidence and their self-esteem with this 2 exercise: 📍http://www.caigraham.com/confidence-builder 📍https://www.caigraham.com/superhero ~~~~~ * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : “My child won’t speak to me” or “I know something’s not quite right - but they won’t tell me what’s wrong.”

Well, I have a resource for you. 
Download this FREE Resource : 📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! * Breathing Through BIG Emotions : If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : 📍www.caigraham.com/breathe Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : 📍www.caigraham.com/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. 📍 www.caigraham.com/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at [email protected] Music Credits : MBB : https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/happy