Here’s the hard truth: the moment your teen feels evaluated, the conversation gets worse—and so does your influence. In this episode, we help you build emotional safety without lowering standards, and teach you how to stay calm when your teen isn’t. You’ll get simple, real-life ways to respond when things get tense--when you start feeling "judgy"--plus actionable steps you can use today to reduce conflict, strengthen connection, and support your teen athlete’s mindset the smart way.

Hang in there because we're going to drop The 5 Second Lane Test, a simple tool you'll want to have in your Parental Toolkit when you are about ready to make a communication error. This tool is dynamite and will help you blow up the old you and allow you to parent from a neutral position!! Let's goooooooooooo!

The Timestamps

00:00 Navigating Parenting Challenges

02:58 The Role of Non-Parental Coaches

05:51 Building a Safe Home Base

08:33 Understanding Emotional Regulation

11:29 The Importance of Neutrality

14:04 Action Steps for Parents

16:29 The Five Second Lane Test

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