Parenting teens can be challenging, especially when faced with those inevitable tantrums. Here are some tips to navigate these stormy moments:

 

1.✅Stay Calm and Acknowledge 🧘‍♂: Your calmness can help de-escalate the situation. Take deep breaths and keep your cool.

 

2.✅Listen Actively and Validate👂: Sometimes, they just need to vent. Show empathy and listen without interrupting or judging and validate their feelings.

 

3.✅Set Clear Boundaries 🚧: Consistent and clear boundaries provide a sense of security and expectations for behavior. Say No giving reasons why you are saying so to make them feel heard and important.

 

4.✅Pick Your Battles ⚖: Not every issue is worth a confrontation. Focus on the important matters and let the minor ones slide.

 

5.✅Encourage Open Communication 💬: Create a safe space for your teen to express their feelings and thoughts without fear of judgment.

 

6.✅Model Healthy Behavior 🌟: Show how to manage emotions and stress through your actions. Teens often mimic the behavior they see.

 

 

Remember, this phase is temporary. With patience, understanding, and consistent effort, you and your teen can navigate through it successfully.

 

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Dr Deepa Aggarwal 

MD/ DNB ..LHMC / AIIMS Delhi

Senior Consultant Pediatrician 

Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon 

 

Share your experiences and tips for handling teenage tantrums in the comments below! 👇

 

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