Navigating Conflict: Strategies for Stronger Parent-Teen Relationships

In This Episode:If you’ve ever found yourself in a tug-of-war with your teenager over rules, chores, schoolwork, or even their choice of friends, you’re not alone. Conflict with teens can sometimes feel inevitable, but how we approach these situations can make all the difference. In this episode of Mom Enough®, Dr. Marti Erickson and Dr. Erin Erickson talk with conflict resolution expert Karleen Savage, who shares her five essential skills for managing conflict: curiosity, attitude, master listening, connection, and reframing.Karleen draws from her experience raising seven children and offers practical insights on how to foster understanding and collaboration during disagreements. She emphasizes the importance of being curious about your teen's perspective, adopting a supportive and empathetic attitude, and truly listening to one another. By focusing on connection to create common ground and reframing to highlight solutions, parents can build stronger, more resilient relationships with their teens.Whether you’re looking to improve communication with your teen or seeking strategies for any challenging relationship, this episode is filled with relatable insights and actionable advice. Tune in and learn how to foster more peaceful and constructive interactions with your teen and your family!HOW CAN CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEENAGER?What strategies from Karleen's five skills can you implement in your daily interactions with your teen? How does adopting a mindset presence and empathy (and not fixing) change the way you approach conflicts with your child? Reflecting on a recent conflict with your teen, how could reframing the situation have led to a different outcome?