269. The Exact Words to Say When Your Teenager Refuses to Listen
Do you feel like you repeat yourself all day long with your teenager?
In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW shares practical parenting scripts that help reduce power struggles and improve communication with tweens and teens.
You’ll learn:
- Why teens stop listening
- The exact words that lower resistance
- How to stop repeating yourself
- Why nervous system regulation matters in parenting
- Real examples for chores, homework, and screen time
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