Ever found yourself in a heated exchange with your teen, feeling the tension build, your voice rising, and your body bracing for battle?

What if I told you that there’s a way to dial back, find your calm, and show up as your best self, even if the conversation starts off on the wrong foot?

In this episode, we’re diving deep into what happens inside us when your teen pushes back or refuses to follow the plan. The first step is recognizing and honoring your reaction.

A lot of us avoid conflict, and just the thought of a difficult conversation can change how we show up before it even begins. I want to help you change that. We’ll explore how to recognize the signs—what’s going on in your mind, what your body is telling you, and how your nervous system is primed to protect you, sometimes in ways that aren’t so helpful in the heat of the moment.

I’ll share with you the power of simple tools like meditation and deep breathing, which can make all the difference when you’re on the edge of overwhelm. Trust me, the breath is more powerful than you might think—it’s a way to step back, take a mental pause, and check in with yourself: What’s really going on here? Is there something else that’s triggering my frustration with my teen?

Remember, here we make small shifts for change that can lead to big changes in your family dynamics. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present, being aware, and being willing to try again when things don’t go as planned.

In this episode on parenting strategies for when your teen pushes back, we discuss:

• Identifying what triggers you during conflicts with your teen;
• Parenting strategies to dial back your response, find calm, and approach the situation again with a clearer mindset;
• Understanding the power of showing up as your best self, even when a conversation starts on the wrong foot;
• How the fear of conflict can affect how you approach tough conversations with your teen and family;
• How entering a situation with a different mindset can change the outcome and help you build a stronger relationship with your family;
• Paying attention to your inner monologue and avoiding being overly attached to a specific outcome;
• How meditation can help manage overwhelming emotions;
• The impact of screen time on teens and how it may influence your family dynamics;
• Approaching conversations with curiosity instead of judgment.

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