About Us
Guiding Teens was developed by Nerissa Beattie, a qualified psychologist with many years of experience with teenagers and families navigating real difficulty.
Nerissa has helped hundreds of parents move through the teenage years with more confidence, less regret, and stronger relationships with their kids. Her approach is grounded in adolescent development, emotional regulation science, and what actually works not what sounds good in theory.
This tool exists because most parents never get access to that kind of support. Guiding Teens changes that.
The Skills
Guiding Teens is built around 12 skills that cover the moments parents face most.
Be Present. Stay Calm. Manage Emotions. Show Empathy. Be Curious. Hold Boundaries. Stay Consistent. Build Trust. Handle Tension. Ask for Help. Repair and Reconnect. Encourage Independence.
Each skill is practical, repeatable, and grounded in real adolescent psychology. You don't need to learn all 12. You start with the one that helps most right now.
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