Teen Speak - Dr. Jen

Teen Speak - Dr. Jen

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At P4C we are transforming adolescent health through the development of state of the art health care delivery systems designed to support the professional workforce and empower adolescents and their families. Our products and services include:

*RAAPS - Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services & Counseling System

*ACT - Adolescent Counseling Technologies

*Adolescent Focused Motivational Interviewing Training

06/10/2026

Your teen is celebrating a huge milestone—graduation.

With that comes independence, late nights, and the feeling of being “almost an adult.”

But this new freedom can also bring risks around alcohol, consent, peer pressure, and digital choices.

Our latest blog shares what parents need to know before grad parties begin—and 5 conversations that can make all the difference.

✨ Read the full blog to help your teen celebrate safely and confidently.

Photos from Teen Speak - Dr. Jen's post 05/28/2026

The hardest part of parenting teens isn’t always the attitude or drama.

It’s knowing how to respond when they finally open up.

Most teens don’t want advice first.
They want empathy first.

A simple shift from fixing → listening can completely change the relationship dynamic.

Try these instead:
✔️ “Wow, that sounds really hard.”
✔️ “I’m sorry you’re going through that.”
✔️ “That must’ve been tough.”

These small moments build trust over time.

Save this post for the next emotional conversation with your tween or teen. 💛

05/07/2026

This Mother’s Day, the best gift you can give yourself might just be… a stronger bond with your teen.

Not a picture-perfect relationship.

A real one.

Where conflict happens, emotions spill over, and yet you always find your way back to each other.

A few small shifts can make a big difference:
💛 Ease up on the constant reminders
💛 Listen without fixing
💛 Pause when conversations get heated
💛 Give yourself (and your teen) grace

Want a simple way to reconnect this season?

Comment MOM to get our FREE Mother’s Day Prep Guide

Photos from Teen Speak - Dr. Jen's post 04/22/2026

If your teen’s screen time feels like it’s creeping up — you’re not alone 🙈

Technology connects teens to friends, fun, and learning, but it can also be tough to manage.

The good news? With a few simple strategies, you can help your teen build healthy, balanced tech habits that support their wellbeing.

✨ 3 simple shifts:
• Set boundaries together
• Change the conversation
• Focus on balance, not perfection

Because it’s not about perfection — it’s about progress.

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Photos from Teen Speak - Dr. Jen's post 04/18/2026

Full circle moment to co-present at the Michigan PTA annual conference with my daughter Jordyn 💗

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