How to Stop Teen Meltdowns Before They Start (3-Step Pause)
Om avsnittet
Ever wish you had a pause button, for your teen or for yourself? When you're caught in a meltdown, shutdown, or power struggle, it's easy to react and regret it later.
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In this episode, I sit down with Jennie Phillips, a coach, fitness pro, mom of four, and author of Yellow Light Moments. Jennie shares her simple 3-step method, Yield, Listen, Move, to help families slow down and reset before emotions explode. If your family is running on exhaustion and conflict, a few intentional minutes can change a lot.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- A 3-step pause that stops teen blowups before they start
- How to create a shared emotional language with your teen, like "caterpillar" or "question quota"
- Why your teen's "laziness" might be healthy self-regulation
- How guilt about self-care can hurt your parenting
EPISODE CHAPTERS
- 00:00 Why parents and teens need a pause
- 01:09 What Yellow Light Moments are
- 06:38 How to stop a teen meltdown before it starts
- 12:27 Why pausing prevents blowups
- 20:24 Training yourself to yield
- 25:44 What changes when you pause
- 29:37 Modeling calm for your teen
- 33:56 Final thoughts and action steps
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CONNECT WITH JENNIE PHILLIPS
- Website: JenniePhillipsCoaching.com
- Instagram: @jenniephillipscoaching
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.
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