Parenting on Autopilot: Being in the Moment with Your Teen

Be present, stay connected, be available to your teen. Sounds obvious, but many parents are on autopilot with their children and need some guidance on being a more mindful parent. In this segment we discuss the problems of distracted parenting and look at how to move toward being more present and aware with your teen. Raelynn Maloney, Ph.D., is director of A Mindful Place in Littleton, Colorado, where she practices as a licensed Counseling Psychologist. As an author, educator, and counselor, Dr. Maloney provides guidance to parents and children struggling with a variety of relationship challenges. Susan M. Heim is an author, and editor specializing in parenting issues. She is a longtime editor for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series.