EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 16 MIN
106: Parenting Teens Without Yelling | What to Do Instead
from Think New Thoughts · host Emily Ricks
You've asked nicely. You've reminded them. You've explained yourself. And your teenager still isn't listening. So eventually, you get louder. If yelling sometimes feels like the only thing left to do when your teen won't cooperate, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in those moments—and what you can do differently. In this episode, you'll discover: Why you can end up yelling even when you genuinely don't want to The mindset shift that can decrease your desire to yell instead of relying on willpower to stay calm A surprisingly simple boundary that can help you stay grounded even when your teenager isn't Tune in to learn what to do instead of yelling when you're dying to be heard by your teenager. :) New podcast episodes every Monday and Thursday morning Create More Peace With Your Teen Want less conflict? Take the free 2-minute quiz Discover your default response under pressure—then get a personalized next step to break the pattern and create more connection. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen. Ask a question or say hi: I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here and let me know what's on your mind! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.
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