62 | How to Raise Emotionally Secure Teens by Meeting These 5 Core Needs with Nellie Harden
Hi Parents!
How do we raise emotionally grounded, self-aware teens in a world full of noise, pressure, and distractions? This week’s guest, Nellie Harden, believes it starts by understanding the real needs your teen has, and showing up in ways that build worth, safety, and connection.
Nellie is a mom of four, a trauma survivor, and founder of The 6570 Family Project - a movement focused on helping parents step into leadership during their teen’s most formative years. With a background in biology and psychology, she brings a refreshing blend of science, life experience, and heart to the conversation.
In this episode, we explore the 5 core needs every teen has, how to recognize when those needs are going unmet, and what you can do starting today to become a steadier, more intentional presence in your child’s life.
More About Nellie:
Nellie Harden is a family life and leadership coach who guides parents through the often-challenging middle ground between childhood and adulthood. She empowers them to lead with purpose, so they can raise teens who are confident, resilient, and emotionally secure. Her work is rooted in the belief that every child is worthy, and that parents have the power to shape that belief by how they lead.
If you're parenting an anxious or emotionally sensitive teen, this conversation will help you shift from managing chaos to creating connection.
P.S. If you loved hearing from Nellie and want to dive deeper into her work, you can find her resources and everything about The 6570 Family Project right here.
Big hugs,
Monica Crnogorac
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