Click Here for Full Show Notes, Scripts, and Parenting Exercises from this EpisodeAs parents, we tend to worry about our teens when we're preparing for an important talk. We worry that they won't understand what we are trying to communicate. That they will be distracted by their smartphones and social media accounts. That they simply won't care enough to listen.But we don't often worry about ourselves.How can parents get into a more open, receptive state before jumping into an important conversation? What can we do to make sure that we are centered and present? That we don't overreact? That we're perceptive enough to ask the right questions?In this episode of the Talking to Teens Podcast, I sat down with J. Brown to discuss these issue along with many other helpful topics. A world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher with a popular blog and podcast, J. Brown blew me away with the insight and wisdom of many of his remarks and recommendations. From general life principles to specific strategies for centering yourself before an important talk with your teenager, we found a lot to talk about in this interview.