How to Deal with Conflict: 15 Ways I Avoid (Unproductive) Conflict With My Teen
I have tons of theories about parenting and how to deal with conflict. But mostly, I end up winging it – but super smart winging it based on tons of information I have on who Jordan is, what he wants, how he thrives, etc. Once I understood what he needed to feel connected in the midst of conflict, and what made him angry or walk away, I stayed in that golden zone where we were most likely to see the light at the end of the (very short) tunnel. Most of us don’t have the time