#116-Are You a Reactor or a Responder When it Comes To Your Teen? How to Tell and Why It's Important When You Are Communicating With Your Teen: (Moms, Teens, Communication)
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos · Jessica Stewart
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Show Notes
Do you jump in with a quick comeback, text, or lecture—only to regret it minutes later?
In this episode, you’ll discover the difference between reacting and responding, why both have their place, and how to spot the moment when a pause will save you from unnecessary conflict or backpedaling.
- Learn the single most powerful self-coaching question to ask in any emotionally charged moment.
- Understand why urgency often tricks us into overreacting—and how to break the cycle.
- Discover how to turn emotional “alarm bells” into a built-in pause button.
Press play now to learn how to shift from knee-jerk reactions to calm, intentional responses that strengthen your connection with your teen.
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