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

#TeenDrivers #TeenDriving #DrivingSafety #TeenDriverSafety #### #ParentingAdvice #### In This Episode Learning to drive represents freedom for teens—but for parents, it often brings fear, stress, and uncertainty. 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. Todd discusses how parents can shift from "backseat driver" to "driving coach" by using curiosity, awareness-building questions, and proactive communication. The conversation also explores: - The #1 reason teens get into accidents - Why experience matters more than confidence - The impact of ADHD, anxiety, and neurodivergence on driving readiness - How parents can model safe driving habits - When a teen may not be developmentally ready to drive - Preparing teens for highways, bad weather, parking, and unexpected situations - Building confidence without rushing the process - How to reduce power struggles during practice driving sessions #### Memorable Quote *"Learning to drive isn't about passing a test. It's about developing lifelong habits that keep everyone on the road safe."* — Todd Avery #### Connect with Todd Avery [ParentsGuideToTeenDriving.com](ParentsGuideToTeenDriving.com) Parents Guide to Teen Driving Safe Driving Coach #### Connect with Cheryl Pankhurst Educational Strategist | Family Advocate | Founder of Insight to Impact **YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONS** https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guide **Let’s Chat**https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/15-minute-meetinghttps://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat **Connect with Cheryl!** **Get the book here!** Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and Connection DIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL  **email : support@cherylpankhurst.com**  Website http://cherylpankhurst.comcherylpankhurst.com **SOCIALS:** linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855 https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/                     https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst **PODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLD** THE PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j\_t **Optin-podcast subscriber** Parenting Teens Advice Redefined