Biggest Takeaways:
- Everyone wants to be right – which makes it hard to avoid arguments, especially with your teen
- Modeling to your teen what it looks like to be wrong and to be right is really important
- Finding ways to avoid arguing over the stupid stuff is crucial when trying to connect with your teen
- There are lots of strategies that you can add to your parenting toolbox that can help you take a step back, in the moment, to avoid arguing
- You’re going to mess this up sometimes – the important part is how you make up afterward
Referenced in the Episode:
Mark Twain Quote
James Madison
U2's A Beautiful Day