Kirsten Cobabe is a former therapist and “teen whisperer”, and I believe she is doing what she was put on this earth to do: support teens and parents during this unique time.Although Kirsten had not planned on living in Hawaii, she was called there. Water surrounds her literally, but it is also a consistent theme in the work she does.In this episode we talk all things TEENS (and get some solid reinforcements from a neighboring rooster!) Kirsten shares insights from the work she has been doing for over 20 years. Here are some things we discuss:Conflict and Struggle and Misunderstanding teensHow parents can be a bridge instead of a barrierBeing grounded in relationship first by using the C.A.R.E formulaFamily dynamics and environmentThe different pathways to “success”Social media and online worldWhy teens want REAL TALKTalking with your teens about being a producer and creator vs a passive consumerDopamine and the teen brainThe importance of Critical ThinkingAnd Kirsten shares about some exciting things coming this summer!Tune it for a lovely conversation that explores living with teens, parenting, awareness, relationship, curiosity, and connection. Let us know what resonated. We’d love to hear from you!How to stay in touch with Kirsten:Instagram @kirstencobabeWebsite:  www.kirstencobabe.comParenting community:  www.parentingwave.comHow to stay in touch with Missy:Instagram and Facebook: @letemgobarefootWebsite: www.letemgobarefoot.comeBook: Life Unschooled: A Guide to Living and Learning Without SchoolBooks and People mentioned during the episode:A New Earth by Eckhart TolleThe Bonds that Make Us Free by C. Terry WarnerThe Arbinger Institute https://arbinger.com/Untethered Soul By Michael SingerDr. Becky Good Inside:  https://www.goodinside.com/Erik Erikson: https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/erik-erikson