Your host sharing that she didn't do so well handling a teenage outburst!

Introduction:

●      Topic: Handling Teenage Outbursts  - I didn't do so well!

Incident at Home:

●      Valerie shoveling snow due to husband's back injury.

●      Neighbor interruption while rushing to church.

●      Teenager at home unnoticed.

●      Valerie asks teen to finish shoveling.

●      Teen has emotional outburst.

Understanding Teenage Behavior:

●      Teenage brain development challenges.

●      Prefrontal cortex development affects impulse control.

●      Executive functioning delay in conditions like ADHD.

●      Common triggers: stress, peer pressure, hormonal changes, mental health issues.

Communication Strategies:

●      Importance of awareness of child's struggles.

●      Active listening and validation of feelings.

●      Brendan Burchard's advice on not reacting but responding.

●      Taking a moment to breathe and calm down.

●      Avoiding power struggles.

Building Trust and Connection:

●      Spending quality time together.

●      Finding common interests.

●      Seeking professional help when needed.

Reflection and Learning:

●      Acknowledging personal mistakes.

●      Reflecting on caregiving as a calling.

●      Giving oneself grace and learning from mistakes.

●      Embracing the journey of parenting.

Conclusion:

●      Encouragement to reach out with comments or questions.

●      Email: coach.valerianne@gmail.com

Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk

Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX  (Canada)

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