The Teenage Guide

4: What to do when your t(w)een breaks down


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Do you feel helpless when your teen is breaking down—and just want to do something to fix it fast? 

When I say 'breaking down' I'm referring to any time your tween or teen lashes out, has an emotional reaction to stress, conflict, or overwhelm, and/or takes out their stress on you.

These instances can happen a lot throughout adolescence, and it can be challenging to know what to do as the parent.

So, in this quick episode, I share what you should do first when your t(w)een breaks down.

  • Stop asking “What should I do?” and start asking what really matters
  • Learn the one shift that changes everything when your teen is spiraling
  • Understand why sitting through the discomfort (yep, no quick fixes) is key
  • Discover how this small change builds long-term trust & connection
  • Afterwards, the next step will be clearer, and you're one step closer to feeling better from the inside out.

    Time Codes:  
    [01:38] - What to Do When Your Teen Is Breaking Down
    [01:49] - Why ‘What Do I Do?’ Might Be the Wrong Question
    [02:13] - Start Here: How to Show Up When Your Teen Breaks Down
    [02:44] - Why Your Energy Matters More Than Action
    [03:18] - Be Present First—Not Reactive
    [04:11] - Your Presence Says: 'I See You. I'm Here.

    Listen in, subscribe, share, and enjoy! ~Ashley

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    The Teenage GuideBy Ashley Chandler

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