The Power of Witnessing: An Underrated Parenting Tool for Raising Teenagers.

The author, a mother of six teenagers, believes that witnessing is the most underrated parenting tool. Being fully present without trying to change anything helps kids become resilient and experience a parent's presence when they're unafraid of big feelings. Inner work is necessary for better parenting, and regulating one's nervous system is crucial for holding space for their children's emotions. Prioritizing connection through witnessing is more powerful than scheduling one-on-one time later, and it's not an imposition but an honor when kids open up to their parents.