24 | Talk So Teens Listen: 5 Keys to Better Communication

Ever feel like one wrong word with your teen can flip the whole conversation?

A slammed door, a sarcastic remark, or the dreaded eye roll—and suddenly you’re caught in a storm of emotions. Your heart races, defensiveness rises, and before you know it, you’ve drifted into frustration or silence.

Mom, I know that storm well. And I also know this: you don’t have to be tossed around by it. You can stay steady. You can stay connected.

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 keys to better communication so that even when the waves rise, you remain grounded and calm. These are simple but powerful practices that create safety—not just for you, but for your teen too. Because when you’re anchored and steady, your teen actually feels it, and it opens the door for them to listen and engage.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ Why anchoring matters when conversations get stormy

✨ How to reset your emotions so you don’t default to fixing, criticizing, or shutting down

✨ 5 practical ways to stay grounded in Christ so your teen feels safe to listen

And as a bonus, I’ve created a Spotify Anchoring Song Playlist—songs that will help you breathe, worship, and reset in the middle of the storm. You can grab it in the show notes.

🎶 Resources & Links Mentioned

✔️ 🎶 Get the FREE Spotify Anchoring Song Playlist: https://connectwithyourteens.com/opt-in-ras-anchoring-playlist-638960

✔️ The Pause App by John Eldredge – Apple Store | Google Play

🤝 Stay Connected

✨ Join the FB Community: https://bit.ly/HowToConnectWithYourTeen

✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider: riseabovethesilence.com/opt-in-connect-with-your-teens-insider-newsletter

✨ Instagram: instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach

✨ Contact: [e-mail]

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