Click here for full show notes, exercises, and word-for-word scripts from this episodeWow, wouldn't teenagers be delightful if we could just get them to stop giving us attitude and rebelling against everything we say? It's not such a fantasy as you might think. Actually, there is someone who has already figured out how to accomplish this using something called non-punitive parenting strategies. It's Canadian parenting expert and author of four parenting books, Judy Arnall.On this episode, Judy taught me some awesome non-punitive parenting strategies from her books Discipline without Distress and Parenting with Patience. You'll learn to:
Reduce the reasons for rebelling
Teach your teen to express their emotions calmly
Manage your own anger at your teen
Express your needs to your teenager more clearly
Respond to swearing and foul language
Use I-statements effectively
Comfort your teen during emotional times
There's a ton of great info on this episode.Judy explains the psychology behind why teens rebel and she shows you exactly what you can do to stop the process. Come along with me as I learn about non-punitive parenting strategies with Judy Arnall.