348: How to Stop Teen Push Back: The Brain Science of Conflict Management
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This episode explores the brain science behind teen pushback and offers strategies for effective conflict management in parenting.
How to Stop Teen Push Back: The Brain Science of Conflict Management Picture this: It’s Tuesday night. You ask your teenager a simple, reasonable question about their homework or chores. Suddenly, you’re locked in a high-stakes standoff. Doors slam, voices rise, and before you know it, you’re launching into a passionate, well-meaning lecture that you know they aren’t listening to. We’ve all been there. As parents of adolescents, it’s easy to feel like every interaction is a potential landmine. But what if the secret to ending teen pushback isn’t arguing louder or laying down the law harder? What if the key is actually understanding the brain science behind the blowup? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Mitch Weisberg—seasoned educator, conflict resolution trainer, and author of Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration. Together, they break down why well-meaning lectures backfire and how science-backed questions can flip your household script from chaos to genuine collaboration. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - The Tuesday night standoff & brain science behind blowups 02:00 - Why your brain leaves the building in survival mode 02:56 - Conflict…
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