A Ninja Parenting Tool For Dramatically More Calm And Productive Conversations With A Child Who’s Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
If you've found yourself walking on eggshells because the conversations you need to have with your son or daughter usually end up in a defensive showdown or a series of negotiations and mind-tricks, this is your episode.

We'll cover a ninja-level parenting tool you can use to approach your son or daughter in a way that lowers their defenses, puts you in the driver's seat, and actually helps conversations go more smoothly and productively.

You'll learn what the acronym S.U.R.F. means and hear actual examples of how to use it in a conversation. It's a short, snack-sized episode that you can listen to and start implementing into your relationship immediately. 

You'll also get 5 practical tips on setting yourself up for the best possible success using the S.U.R.F. tool to save you from some of the common pitfalls parents land in.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• PDF downloadable infographic of S.U.R.F. tool is here

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