Let’s talk parenting, conflict resolution and teens! Karleen Savage is a TEDx speaker, certified in hostage and crisis negotiation and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens. With more than four decades of hands-on experience parenting seven unique children, Karleen has honed her skills in navigating the complexities of raising confident and resilient individuals and has documented her approach in her new book, The Confident Teen Blueprint: A Parent’s 30-Day Challenge to Empower Your Teen.

As the creator of the Savage Theory of Resolution®, a five-skill model that can be used to resolve any conflict, Karleen knows that peaceful and amicable resolution is possible. Karleen has been featured on MSNBC for her knowledge in hostage negotiation. She holds a Masters in Conflict Resolution &

Negotiations, and is a certified hostage and crisis negotiator. She has been married for more than 30 years and lives in Utah with her family.

We discuss insights on parenting, highlighting the importance of raising resilient and confident children who can navigate challenges and mistakes without relying on external validation. We also talk about various strategies for fostering independence, self-esteem, and the ability to make mistakes without fear of judgment.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Trust, listening, and conflict resolution with a certified hostage negotiator.

• Hostage negotiation techniques and parenting strategies.

• Using mediation to resolve conflicts between children.

• Conflict resolution and the importance of curiosity and a positive attitude.

• Effective communication strategies for resolving conflicts.

• Parenting strategies for teens, including active listening and setting clear expectations.

• Parenting and building resilient children.

• Raising resilient kids through unconventional parenting methods.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Karleen Savage’s Website: https://www.karleensavage.com/

Karleen’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Teen-Blueprint-parents-challenge/dp/B0CRD71YDN

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