Angry outbursts, tears, and difficult behavior can be the hallmark of the teen years. We also see these behaviors in our emotionally sensitive child as they learn to navigate the flood of emotions that overwhelms them. Matis Miller is an expert in dialectic behavior therapy and the author of The Uncontrollable Child. He uses DBT as a base for helping parents learn how to navigate these difficult situations. He talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler about strategies for parenting teens, and particularly those who are emotionally sensitive, in a way that calms the storm and builds a stronger relationship at the same time. Find out how to respond to outbursts and ways to manage discipline and problem solving when your teen acts out or breaks the house rules.

Our Guest: Matis Miller 

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From Sandy:

How to Talk to Your Teen — free email series at MightyParenting.com