The teenage years are flying by.
One minute you’re driving them to elementary school. The next, you’re looking at graduation dates and realizing how little time is left under one roof.
You want to stay close. You want them to remember they’re loved. But real conversations get squeezed out by:
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Sports, homework, and activities
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Group chats and endless screens
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Logistics texts (“Who’s picking up who?”) instead of real connection
You feel the clock ticking, but you don’t have a simple plan for using the time that’s left.
My Playbook Can Help
Before They Leave is a practical playbook that shows you how to build one simple weekly habit:
One intentional message a week to your teen that says,
“You matter. I see you. I’m here.”
No lectures. No perfect words required. Just a repeatable rhythm built around the LIFT framework: Love, Inquire, Foster, Teach.
With the FREE Preview, you’ll get access to:
The Full Introduction
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The “90% problem” that shows how much in-person time is already gone
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The story of how a weekly message habit started and what changed in my relationship with my teens
Part 1: Getting Started
- Why waiting for “big moments” doesn’t work
- Why teens shut down (and how to remove the pressure to respond)
- The LIFT framework at a glance: LOVE, INQUIRE, FOSTER, TEACH
- A simple way to decide what your teen needs from you this week
Bonus: 5 Sample Messages
- Real messages you can personalize and send right away
- Examples that show what each type of message looks like in real life
- Training wheels so you’re not staring at a blank screen on Week 1
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the habit, the framework, and enough examples to send your first message tonight.
Who This Preview Is For
This is for you if:
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You have a middle school, high school, or college-age kid
- You feel the distance growing and don’t want to just “hope” things get better
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You’re willing to show up once a week, even if it feels a little awkward at first
It's not for you if you're mainly looking for:
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Quick fixes or guaranteed outcomes
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Ways to control your teen’s behavior
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A dense research book instead of a practical playbook
This is about connection, not control.
Need help? My playbook will help you make this time count.
Josh Guerrieri
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