What do you do when your teen messes up—misses curfew, forgets their homework, or ignores chores again? Your instinct might be to lecture, punish, or take away privileges, but what if there was a better way?
In this episode, I introduce the ACT Model of Parenting—Acknowledge, Calm, and Transform—a framework to shift from reacting with control to responding with guidance.
Acknowledge: Identify your emotions first. Is your reaction driven by fear of your teen’s future or your own past? Understanding this can prevent unnecessary conflict.
Calm: Shift from seeing their mistake as a failure to seeing it as a lesson. When we regulate our own emotions, we help our teens regulate theirs.
Transform: Instead of punishing, guide your teen toward problem-solving and accountability. I share real-life examples of how to turn these moments into growth opportunities.
This episode is packed with insights on brain chemistry, self-regulation, and practical strategies to foster connection instead of control. If you’re tired of power struggles and want to build a stronger relationship with your teen, this one’s for you.
👉 Listen now and learn how to guide, not just discipline.
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