99. Parenting Against Narcissism: Protecting Teens From Harmful Relationships

In this episode, we delve into the impact of having a narcissist in your life, how to navigate co-parenting with a narcissist, and how to support your teen when they've developed a relationship with a narcissist. Laura explains the two things that make a narcissist a narcissist: They use harmful tools to get their needs met They lack the ability to have self-awareness or empathy for the person in front of them This naturally presents a challenge for people in any kind of relationship with narcissists. They feel emotionally attacked — they're sent into fight/flight mode — they're trying to survive and get their needs met. This means they're more likely to people-please the narcissist, just to make things calm and peaceful again. Over time, they can end up in a whole quagmire of terrible feelings and confusion. In this episode: What to do to support your teenager when you know their other parent's narcissism is impacting them A good approach to parenting if you're still married to and/or living with a narcissistic partner The best responses to seeing your teen develop a relationship with a narcissist (and what not to do) -- Join Jennifer's free group⁠ for parents of teenagers for more tips and support. ⁠Schedule a complimentary consultation with Jennifer⁠ to learn more about my programs and together, we’ll decide if coaching is the next right step for you and your family. -- About Laura: Laura Bytheway is a Certified Life Coach specializing in helping her clients reach their impossible goals while dealing with their impossible person. Her clients deal with narcissistic parents, co-parents, in-laws, and more all while creating their dreams. She lives in Houston, TX with her husband and 3 kids. Find her on Instagram The Post Narc Life Podcast Laura's website -- ⁠Join my free parent group⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply to work with me⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram