Tag: parenting teens
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Teen Attitude Overload: How to Stop Taking It Personally and Respond With Confidence
If teen eye rolls and slammed doors are wearing you down, you’re not alone—discover why their attitude isn’t about you and how the LOWER method helps you stay calm, set boundaries, and reconnect. Walk away with simple scripts and a 5-step plan to respond with confidence instead of taking it personally. Read more
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Teen Irritability: What’s Behind It and How Parents Reconnect
Feeling shut out by sudden teen mood flips? This guide reveals why irritability is usually overwhelm—not defiance—and shows you how to lower the heat with the LOWER method through calm listening, gentle timing, and exploration your teen can trust. Read more
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Teen Communication: Talk Without Shutdowns (Use the LOWER method)
Feel like every chat with your teen hits a wall? Use the LOWER method (Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve) to lower defensiveness, spark easy, low-pressure conversations, and rebuild trust one small step at a time. Read more