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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

Stop Mirroring Your Teen’s Bad Behavior (Do This Instead)

from IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · host Ben Pugh

"Send Ben a text"Do you ever find yourself reacting just like your teen?They get angry… and you get angry. They panic… and you panic. They shut down… and you shut down.Most parents don’t mean to do this. But when we mirror our teen’s bad behavior, we actually make things worse.In this episode, I talk about the difference between mirroring and modeling.You’ll learn:Why awareness is so powerfulHow to catch yourself in the momentHow to stay calm when your teen isn’t3 simple steps to model the behavior you want to seeYou can’t control your teen. But you can control how you show up.And when you change, your home starts to change too.If this episode helps you, please leave a review. It helps other parents find the support they need.Let’s build rock solid relationships and have a powerful impact.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.https://benpughcoaching.com/parent-trap-quiz

"Send Ben a text" Do you ever find yourself reacting just like your teen? They get angry… and you get angry. They panic… and you panic. They shut down… and you shut down. Most parents don’t mean to do this. But when we mirror our teen’s bad behavior, we actually make things worse. In this episode, I talk about the difference between mirroring and modeling. You’ll learn: Why awareness is so powerfulHow to catch yourself in the momentHow to stay calm when your teen isn’t3 simple ste...

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"Send Ben a text"Do you ever find yourself reacting just like your teen?They get angry… and you get angry. They panic… and you panic. They shut down… and you shut down.Most parents don’t mean to do this. But when we mirror our teen’s bad behavior,...

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