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Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating an emotional minefield where traditional discipline suddenly stops working. What happens when the close connection you once had with your child seems to vanish behind slammed doors and eye rolls?

This episode tackles uncomfortable truths rarely discussed, like those moments when you simply don't like your child. This perspective shift alone can transform how parents approach difficult conversations.

Ready to transform your relationship with your teenager? Visit Jeanine's website for her free guide featuring five conversation-starting questions that can help reduce arguments and open meaningful dialogue with your teen today.

• Transitioning from parenting young children to guiding teenagers requires new communication approaches
• Discipline becomes problematic when it crosses into excessive control and "my way or the highway" thinking
• Understanding that children process information differently can reduce parent anxiety about their methods
• Teenage behavior problems are often symptoms of deeper struggles that need compassionate exploration
• When parents feel triggered by teen behavior, pausing before reacting creates space for productive conversation
• Approaching teens with curiosity rather than correction helps maintain connection during difficult phases
• Recognizing when you don't like your child's behavior while remembering they are fundamentally good
• Communication skills from dialectical behavioral therapy can transform parent-teen relationships
• Shifting from trying to fix behavior to understanding emotions creates stronger connections
• Asking questions instead of making statements opens doors to meaningful conversation

Visit Janine's website at: https://www.jeaninemouchawar.com/ for free resources, including her guide with five questions to help reduce arguments and open conversations with your teenager.

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