“Brightmont gave my daughter
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– Parent of 8th grader
Connect More, Struggle Less: Understand Your Child's Motivations
June 10, 2026
Brightmont Academy Speaker Series
In this informative session of the Brightmont Academy Speaker Series, we are joined by Jamie Waldvogel, who will share how understanding your teen's intrinsic motivations can reduce power struggles and strengthen connection.
Jamie founded Behave Your Best in 2011 with a mission to help families move from conflict to connection by giving parents the tools to create the peaceful home they deserve.
In this session, Jamie discusses:
- Why common parenting approaches fail with teens — and what to do instead
- How to uncover your teen's intrinsic motivations and support their growing autonomy
- Practical paths to deeper connection and lasting cooperation with your teen
Click the link below to discover practical ways to strengthen your connection with your teen.
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