Parenting Teens After 40: Building Relationships That Last with Kirsten Cobabe

Parenting during midlife comes with unique challenges—especially when our kids hit the teen years. How do we support them through their growing pains while also honoring our own boundaries and well-being?

On this episode of Wellness After 40, we’re looking at how parenting fits into our larger journey of creating healthy, connected relationships in midlife. I’m joined by Kirsten Cobabe—known as the “teen whisperer”—who has spent over two decades helping families build trust, connection, and resilience at home. Together, we explore what teens really need from us, how to balance support with independence, and why caring for ourselves first is essential to raising grounded, capable young adults.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that the relationships we build with our teens not only shape their future, but also deepen our own wellness and sense of balance in our 40s and beyond.

👉 Learn more about Kirsten’s work at parentingwave.com

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