These three heartbreaking words elicits one of two responses from us - deep hurt, or anger at their ungrateful rudeness!!! I'll explain why our children and teens throw this at us and how best to respond - not only in the moment, but in longer term.

Here are the highlights: 

(2:00) We’re not meant to be their best friend

(4.50) Try to stay compassionate and balanced 

(8:45} Please don’t panic

(10:18} Take a moment if you can

(15:35) Acknowledge they’re experiencing a big feeling

(17:30) Deal with it in a way that is appropriate to their development stage (not biological age)

(23:00) What’s at the root of the big feeling?

Previous episodes mentioned in episode 110:

Ep 1: Managing Emotions

Ep 89: Social & Emotional Development

Ep 90: Mum Guilt

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