Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry In Session: I Want My 13-Year-Old Out of My Bed!
Sep 5, 2025
A mother grapples with her 13-year-old daughter's dependence on co-sleeping, fueled by ADHD and anxiety. They explore navigating bedtime dynamics, the impact of social anxiety, and effective strategies to foster independence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of therapy, breathing exercises, and the balance between support and boundaries. It also touches on the complexities of managing sleep, screen time, and teaching valuable life skills like financial management. Empowering teens to confront their fears while promoting autonomy takes center stage.
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Therapy Needs Parental Follow-Through
- Therapy that only lets the child talk without parental coaching often fails to change family patterns.
- Parents must practice new responses between sessions for meaningful improvement.
Use A Read-And-Return Bedtime Plan
- Read a chapter of Playing With Anxiety with your daughter each night, then have her go to her bed without screens.
- Use brief check-ins (kiss goodnight, peek in 10 minutes) and enforce bedtime consistently.
Get Therapist To Coach Parents
- Meet with Reese's therapist together and insist on concrete, parent-focused plans between sessions.
- If the current therapist won't provide that, consider finding one who coaches parents on follow-through.
