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

Send us Fan MailIntroduction:●      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: [email protected] Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys KyshchukLink for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happinesshttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX  (Canada)Could you leave a review on Apple? I would so appreciate it!Learn more about your host at:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/