"Send Ben a text"
You know what to do.
Stay calm. Don’t take it personally. Get curious. Hold the boundary.
But then your teen pushes back, rolls his eyes, ignores you, or says something disrespectful...
And suddenly, all those parenting tools seem to disappear.
In this episode, Ben explains why knowing what to do with your teen isn’t the same as being able to do it when things get hard.
You’ll learn why pressure brings out old habits, why more parenting advice may not be the answer, and how to practice new skills before you need them.
Ben also shares a story about breaking his arm twice while pretending to be Superman, plus what coaching freshman football has taught him about parenting under pressure.
You’ll learn:
- Why knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better
- Why parents fall back into old habits during hard moments
- How to practice parenting skills when things are calm
- Why repetition matters more than learning one more tool
- How coaching can help you see what’s hard to see in the moment
If you ever think, “I know better than this. Why do I keep doing the same thing?” this episode is for you.
And if boundaries keep turning into battles in your home, join Ben for his free Boundaries Workshop.
Go to:
benpughcoaching.com/freeboundariesworkshop
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