You ask your teen to do one simple thing—and somehow you’re both frustrated, defensive, and wondering how it turned into another argument. Sometimes the conflict isn’t really about the messy room, the phone, or the schoolwork. So why do these little things keep turning into arguments—and what can you do differently when they do?

In this milestone 100th episode, I’m sharing a real conflict I had with my daughter and three communication shifts I wish I understood then.

You'll learn:

• What may actually be fueling those arguments that seem to happen over the smallest things
• What to do when the conversation has already gone sideways—and you wish you could start over
• How to address the real issue without turning it into another battle or sacrificing connection with your teen

When we anchor ourselves in Christ, release what we can’t control to God, and practice new communication skills, we can approach even hard conversations with more peace and confidence.

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I pray this episode blesses you and your family.

~Terri

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