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How to Support Your Teen Without Overstepping | Shawna Warner, MSW
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- Feb 4, 2026
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Summary
Parenting teenagers often feels like walking a tightrope. You want to support them, but not smother them. You want to help, but not fix everything for them. In this episode of Executive Function for All, we’re joined by Shawna Warner, a parent coach and clinical social worker who specializes in teenage resilience, identity development, and family dynamics. We talk about what happens when a teen’s identity gets shaken by setbacks, how parents can tell when to step in versus step back, and why resilience is built through curiosity, not control. Shawna also shares practical tools for supporting highly sensitive teens, creating predictable after-school transitions, and helping kids develop a stronger sense of self without pressure or perfectionism. If you’re parenting a teen who feels overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or stuck in self-doubt, this conversation will help you respond with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Want to learn more about how Untapped Learning helps students (and their families) build executive function skills? Learn more about Shawna's work here: https://cultivatingresilientteens.com/meet-shawna-warner/ Explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at 🌐 Website: https://untappedlearning.com 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning