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94. Reacting vs. Responding: How to Stop Yelling at Your Teenage Son
Ever walked away from an argument with your son thinking, "That is not how I wanted to behave"? You are not alone, and you are not doing permanent damage. In this episode, Heidi breaks down the real difference between reacting and responding, why your son learns more from how you handle pressure than from any lecture, and three simple phrases you can use the next time emotions run high.
Key Takeaways:
Reacting happens when your nervous system goes into protection mode. Your thinking brain goes offline, and words come out you did not plan to say.
Your son is not just watching how you handle…
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