In this episode of Ask Alice, she interviews fellow counselor and author, Kristen Hatton, to explore what causes adolescents to crave constant dating relationships. The two discuss warning signs of a child who is addicted to a relationship, as well as the chemical impacts on their brains. Alice and Kristen also articulate ways that parents can enter a conversation and voice concerns about a relationship to their teen.
Resources:
Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture by Meg Meeker
Codependent No More by Melanie Beattie
Get Your Story Straight by Kristen Hatton