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Conflict is normal - but it often escalates during teenage years because our kids are trying to assert their own wishes, and probably aren't very skilled at it.
As parents, it's easy to fall into classic conflict traps if we don't have the skills for resolving disagreements.
In this episode we talk about the key techniques we can use - and teach - to ease tension and bust-ups at home and elsewhere. What's even better is that by learning techniques for being assertive - and listening until everyone feels understood - we can turn conflict into a positive that deepens our relationships and creates lifelong bonds of understanding.
LUFU technique (Listening Until Fully Understood)
Conflict Resolution Techniques, Assertive Communication
* O - Objective description of behavior
* F - Feelings expression
* A - Effect on relationships
* Pausing and listening strategies
My Substack:
https://teenagersuntangled.substack.com/p/good-parenting-starts-with-your-values?r=2u24i0
Blog:
https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/blog/Conflict-management-skills/
RESOURCES:
An excellent book: Making Great Relationships by Rick Hanson
Websites used:
Other sources of help:
- https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/
- https://www.keycharity.org.uk/help-and-support/resolve-family-issues/
- http://www.familylives.org.uk/
- https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help
- https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
OtoZen — a new driving safety app
Are you worried about your teenager getting distracted behind the wheel?
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OtoZen — a new driving safety app
OtoZen helps build better habits in real time with voice alerts, drive scores, and safey challenges.
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