Ever feel like your teen’s eye roll says everything — and none of it’s good? Maybe you’ve tried to connect, but every conversation ends in silence, sarcasm, or shutdown. The truth is, those surface reactions are just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath that attitude or one-word answer is something deeper — something your teen often doesn’t have the words to express.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through three powerful steps to move past those surface behaviors and reach your teen’s heart — so you can respond with understanding instead of reactivity. You’ll learn how to shift from frustration to connection, and discover how to communicate in a way that builds trust and emotional safety — even in the middle of an eye roll.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How to recognize what’s really behind your teen’s surface reactions
- Three steps to help you connect instead of react: Remember & Discover, Invite & Listen, and Capture Feedback
- The one mindset shift that opens your teen’s heart (and helps you stay calm when they’re not)
- Why listening like God does is the most powerful communication strategy you’ll ever use
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