When our teen's worry sets off our own, it can feel like two nervous systems locked in the same storm. In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my friend and colleague Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to unpack what’s really happening beneath those moments of reactivity and how parents can shift from fear-based reacting to compassionate, grounded responding.

We talk about:

Why our teens’ anxiety activates our own nervous system
Practical tools to create space between trigger and response (hello, rage walks!)
How repair and connection help rebuild trust after we come in hot
Loving (and respecting) the teen you have, while holding boundaries, even when it’s hard

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict into Connection (out October 28). Find her at https://drannlouiselockhart.com and on Instagram @dr.annlouise.lockhart.

Links + Resources:

Love the Teen You Have
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150: When Your Teen's Anxiety Triggers Your Own