Becoming a Mean, Teen Parenting Machine: A Step-By-Step Guide to Transform Your Relationship with Your Teenager
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Becoming a Mean, Teen Parenting Machine: A Step-By-Step Guide to Transform Your Relationship with Your Teenager Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Creating a happy and an emotionally healthy teenager begins with interactions with parents. The Parenting Machine reveals the keys to transforming your relationship with your adolescent children. Teenagers are a maze of emotions, and many parents are throwing up their arms wondering what happened to their sweet, obedient child. Taking it back to the basics, mother and educator Katie M. Wirig demonstrates how to implement tried and true principles that will ensure results. Break free from reactive parenting by focusing on topics such as:

  • How to have hard conversations.
  • How to build reciprocal trust.
  • Preventing emotional burnout in your teens.

Using real life experiences from parents and educators alike, those who apply these principles will enjoy happier and more peaceful homes.

About the author: Katie Millar Wirig is a former actress and Top 10 Miss America contestant. She knows the thrill of the spotlight, but prefers mountains and hiking boots. When her children were born, Katie intentionally chose to step away from the cameras and devote herself to raising her five children. She holds advanced degrees in psychology and has used these skills to educate families on becoming more deliberate in their relationships. Katie and her family reside in Utah.

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  1. Listening Length
    3 hours and 40 minutes
  2. Author
    Katie Millar Wirig M.A.
  3. Narrator
    Katie Millar Wirig, see all
  4. Audible release date
    April 3, 2023
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Kharis Publishing, an imprint of Kharis Media LLC
  7. ASIN
    B0C15RM49P
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 3 hours and 40 minutes
Author Katie Millar Wirig M.A.
Narrator Katie Millar Wirig, M.A.
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Audible.com Release Date April 03, 2023
Publisher Kharis Publishing, an imprint of Kharis Media LLC
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0C15RM49P
Best Sellers Rank #463,184 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#6,324 in Parenting & Families (Audible Books & Originals)
#12,411 in Relationships (Audible Books & Originals)
#34,137 in Parenting (Books)

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I know it says “teen” but the sooner you read this book the better!
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I know it says “teen” but the sooner you read this book the better!
As a parent of preteens I feel very grateful to have read this book NOW while my kids are still more open and receptive so I can implement, practice, and get good at the great advice given in this book before the teen years.It’s a pretty quick read and PACKED with fantastic tools that will help with ANY child. Not just the problem child, or the one you’re worried about. I have 5 kids, all so different and the information in this book has been effective with all of them!!We’ll done! Hope the author comes out with more books, loved her writing style and approach.
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Katelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to add to your parenting arsenal!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Great book to add to your parenting arsenal!

-I LOVE that she has lots of examples with each section and they are all very relatable.
-Everything is research based (and there are even references to the research at the bottom of the page if you want to check it out in more detail).
-She also gets right to the point. No unnecessary fluff or over explaining.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Build Better Relationships with Teens using Katie Wirig's New Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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Katie Wirig's new book "Become a Mean, Teen Parenting Machine" gives solid insights and techniques into creating healthy relationships with teenage children from understanding how they want to be loved to setting clear and reasonable boundaries among so much more. Having raised 5 children, too, I highly recommend Wirig's counsel and insight on how to avoid reactionary parenting by understanding the myriad factors contributing to teen emotions both social and chemical. For anyone looking for additional guidance on creating more successful interactions with teens or someone just looking to be more prepared for that season of parenting, I highly recommend this book. It's a fairly quick read and a very informative back-pocket resource!
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April
5.0 out of 5 stars I know it says “teen” but the sooner you read this book the better!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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As a parent of preteens I feel very grateful to have read this book NOW while my kids are still more open and receptive so I can implement, practice, and get good at the great advice given in this book before the teen years.

It’s a pretty quick read and PACKED with fantastic tools that will help with ANY child. Not just the problem child, or the one you’re worried about. I have 5 kids, all so different and the information in this book has been effective with all of them!!

We’ll done! Hope the author comes out with more books, loved her writing style and approach.
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April
5.0 out of 5 stars I know it says “teen” but the sooner you read this book the better!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
As a parent of preteens I feel very grateful to have read this book NOW while my kids are still more open and receptive so I can implement, practice, and get good at the great advice given in this book before the teen years.

It’s a pretty quick read and PACKED with fantastic tools that will help with ANY child. Not just the problem child, or the one you’re worried about. I have 5 kids, all so different and the information in this book has been effective with all of them!!

We’ll done! Hope the author comes out with more books, loved her writing style and approach.
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TAN
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Guide to Parenting Teens and Preteens
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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Wirig does an incredible job in balancing the ideal with reality. This is not one more book to beat yourself up over as in 'you aren't doing enough". Rather this book offers a place to reflect, celebrate, and grow, and most importantly recommit to some of the greatest work a human can do while on this earth: parenting the rising generation. Well-written, easy to follow, with actionable steps - this book offers the guide in how to work with your teens and preteens as they develop and mature into adulthood.
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AuD
5.0 out of 5 stars A Variety Actionable Ideas to Take Away
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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This book was obviously written from a mom who is in the trenches of parenting. I love the variety of examples and scenarios that Wirig used (that we can all relate to) to illustrate parenting techniques and ideas. There are actionable ideas that you can pull from this book to tailor to your family’s circumstances and personalities. I especially loved her explanations about building trust with our kids and creating more simple, positive moments with our children. It’s a quick read but with lots of thoughtful, good information.
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Peter Sundwall
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have resource and fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
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I am a family physician who sees many teenagers and their parents everyday. Many struggling with severe mental health concerns or just going through the pains of being teenagers or trying to parent them. After reading this book it has become my top resource for all patients who have teens or children of any age for that matter. Wirig offers great strategies that allows parents to develop a plan to personalize their parenting to meet the needs of their child. I have seen it work in my patiens’ lives and my own life as a father. Incredibly well written with good examples and tactics to guide parents through the hardest times of their child’s life. I will continue to recommend to patients or anyone dealing with teenagers.
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Amy Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful with ALL relationships!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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This book has so much helpful information that I was able to start putting some of it into practice immediately. It’s easy to understand and digest and it’s clear how it can help, not only with teens but with all ages and all types of relationships. It helped explain to me why some friends might act differently and how I can respond to them. Or a spouse, or other family members. I highly recommend to parents of all ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars When you need specific advice, you get it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
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My favorite thing about this book is the various methods to try to connect to your teenagers. There are specific real-life examples that can help troubleshoot some communication problems that may exist between parents and teens. Katie Wirig is very positive and empathetic to parents. This book will help cheerlead you as you build relationships and look to increase communication and love.
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5.0 out of 5 stars When you need specific advice, you get it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
My favorite thing about this book is the various methods to try to connect to your teenagers. There are specific real-life examples that can help troubleshoot some communication problems that may exist between parents and teens. Katie Wirig is very positive and empathetic to parents. This book will help cheerlead you as you build relationships and look to increase communication and love.
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