~178~"How to Teach Your Teen to Drive Without Losing Your Mind" with Todd Avery

<p>#TeenDrivers</p><p> #TeenDriving</p><p> #DrivingSafety</p><p> #TeenDriverSafety</p><h4> #ParentingAdvice</h4><p><br></p><h4>In This Episode</h4><p>Learning to drive represents freedom for teens—but for parents, it often brings fear, stress, and uncertainty.</p><p>Driving coach Todd Avery explains why teaching a teenager to drive is far more complex than most parents realize and shares actionable strategies to help families navigate this important milestone.</p><p>Todd discusses how parents can shift from "backseat driver" to "driving coach" by using curiosity, awareness-building questions, and proactive communication.</p><p>The conversation also explores:</p><ul><li>The #1 reason teens get into accidents</li><li>Why experience matters more than confidence</li><li>The impact of ADHD, anxiety, and neurodivergence on driving readiness</li><li>How parents can model safe driving habits</li><li>When a teen may not be developmentally ready to drive</li><li>Preparing teens for highways, bad weather, parking, and unexpected situations</li><li>Building confidence without rushing the process</li><li>How to reduce power struggles during practice driving sessions</li></ul><h4>Memorable Quote</h4><p><em>"Learning to drive isn't about passing a test. It's about developing lifelong habits that keep everyone on the road safe."</em> — Todd Avery</p><h4>Connect with Todd Avery</h4><p><br></p><p><a href="ParentsGuideToTeenDriving.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);">ParentsGuideToTeenDriving.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Parents Guide to Teen Driving</p><p>Safe Driving Coach</p><h4>Connect with Cheryl Pankhurst</h4><p>Educational Strategist | Family Advocate | Founder of Insight to Impact</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONS</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guide" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guide</strong></a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Let’s Chat</strong><a href="https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/15-minute-meeting" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connect with Cheryl!</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Get the book here!</strong></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/0hOtQKRc" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and Connection</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/coaching" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>DIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL</strong></a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;email : </strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">support@cherylpankhurst.com</strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </strong><a href="http://cherylpankhurst.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="http://cherylpankhurst.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17,