Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

Taming Teen Temper Tantrums

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In this episode, I provide tips for  addressing teen anger. This is in response to the following parent questions: 

  • What is the best way to diffuse a teen who is in the middle of a temper flare-up? 
  • How should a parent respond in the moment of frustration (both on the part of the parent and teen)?

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    Key Takeaways

    • Your teen’s emotions/meltdowns are a response to their brain’s fire alarm alerting them that they are not safe and need to protect themselves.
  • Understand the situation from their perspective. Why are they upset?
  • Proactively decide how you are going to response in a way that brings the temperature down and clears the smoke.
  • Find ways to prevent the need for blow ups and teach them strategies to express emotions more effectively and respectively. 
  • Next time your teen’s fire alarm goes off, respond calmly and focus on what they need to feel safe.

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