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🎙️In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we dive into the big (and sometimes overwhelming) decisions teens face—everything from choosing friend groups and extracurriculars to setting boundaries and planning for the future. Kim and Jake share real conversations, personal experiences, and research-backed strategies to help parents and kids work through decision-making together, especially when emotions run high.

This episode also explores how neurodiverse teens may experience decision-making differently, and how parents can offer meaningful support without taking over. Whether you’re a parent of a teen or a teen yourself, this episode offers relatable stories and practical tools to build confidence and communication.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Teens (especially neurodiverse ones) may need extra time and support to process decisions.
• Emotional intensity can cloud judgment—help kids name the feeling before they make the choice.
• Avoid “hovering”—empower teens to try, fail, and learn.
• Use visuals and short options to prevent overwhelm.
• Model your own decision-making process out loud.

📚 Sources & References from This Episode:

• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) – https://chadd.org
  → Great resources on ADHD, executive function, and parenting strategies.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education – “The Science of Decision Making”
  → https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/03/why-teens-take-risks
  → Discusses teen brain development and risk-taking behaviors.
• ADDitude Magazine – “How Executive Dysfunction Affects Teens”
  → https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-teens/
  → Offers tools and explanations for parents navigating big emotions and scattered thinking.

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