EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 32 MIN
Conflict resolution skills for parents of teens. Vintage.
from Parenting Teenagers Untangled · host Rachel Richards
Ask Rachel anything Conflict is normal - but it often escalates during teenage years because our kids are trying to assert their own wishes, and probably aren't very skilled at it. As parents, it's easy to fall into classic conflict traps if we don't have the skills for resolving disagreements. In this episode we talk about the key techniques we can use - and teach - to ease tension and bust-ups at home and elsewhere. What's even better is that by learning techniques for being assertive - and listening until everyone feels understood - we can turn conflict into a positive that deepens our relationships and creates lifelong bonds of understanding. LUFU technique (Listening Until Fully Understood) Conflict Resolution Techniques, Assertive Communication * O - Objective description of behavior * F - Feelings expression * A - Effect on relationships * Pausing and listening strategies My Substack: https://teenagersuntangled.substack.com/p/good-parenting-starts-with-your-values?r=2u24i0 Blog: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/blog/Conflict-management-skills/ RESOURCES: An excellent book: Making Great Relationships by Rick Hanson Websites used: https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/communicating-relationships/communicating/conflict-management-with-teens https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224545.1994.9923015 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891524502883249 Other sources of help: https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/ https://www.keycharity.org.uk/help-and-support/resolve-family-issues/ http://www.familylives.org.uk/ https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ Support the show Please hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits. Find all the tips from the episode on Substack: My email [email protected] My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me Instagram Facebook
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Ask Rachel anything Conflict is normal - but it often escalates during teenage years because our kids are trying to assert their own wishes, and probably aren't very skilled at it. As parents, it's easy to fall into classic conflict traps if we don't have the skills for resolving disagreements. In this episode we talk about the key techniques we can use - and teach - to ease tension and bust-ups at home and elsewhere. What's even better is that by learning techniques for being assertive - a...
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