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Don't Like Your Teen's
Friends or Partner?
NOW WHAT?!
I know it feels like a BIG deal when you don't like your kid's friends or partner.
And trust me. IT IS.
Who they spend their time with and who influences them is HUGE.
But it's even bigger than that.
Because HOW you approach these conversations can impact whether your teen moves further toward the very people you're worried about...
Or
Whether you maintain the kind of relationship where they continue coming to you, and where your guidance actually matters.
And the impact of that can last long after they leave home.
That's why I created this FREE guide to help you know exactly what to say, what NOT to say, and how to address your concerns without pushing your teen further away.
Can you imagine knowing exactly what to say?
When your gut is telling you something feels off about your teen's friend or partner...
Instead of spiraling, lecturing, staying quiet, or wondering if you're making things worse, imagine feeling more grounded and confident in how to approach it.
That's exactly why I created this FREE guide!
I've taken 15 years of clinical experience helping parents and teens navigate these exact situations and put it into practical tools you can use RIGHT NOW.
Inside, you'll get scripts and guidance to help you:
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Know what to say (and what NOT to say) when you're concerned about their friends or partner.
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Empower your teen to recongize unhealthy relationship dynamics and make healthier choices for themselves, even when you're not there.
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Bring up concerns without immediately putting your teen on the defensive.
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Hold boundaries while protecting your connection.
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Keep communication open so your teen feels comfortable coming to you when something goes wrong.
Because the goal isn't just getting through this friend or relationship.
It's also about helping your teen make healthier choices AND building the kind of relationship where they continue coming to you.
Hi! I'm Sari!
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, EMDR trauma specialist, and mom of two boys.
I've spent my career helping parents, teens, and families navigate the really complicated stuff. The power struggles, the shutdowns, the scary choices, and all those moments when you know you want to handle something differently but can't quite figure out HOW.
And as a mom myself? I get how quickly our own fears and triggers can take over.
Here's what I want you to know.
You aren't supposed to automatically know how to navigate all of this!
But the way we show up in these micro-moments really does matter. And my goal is to help you feel more confident navigating them, while building the kind of relationship you want with your child now AND in the future.
