NEW ON THE BLOG: REAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTING TEENS—BECAUSE YOU’RE NOT DOING IT WRONG.

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Each week, I share fresh reflections and practical guidance to support you through the toughest moments of parenting teens. Here’s the latest…

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A mom with her head in her hand, breathing out because she snapped again.

Why You Keep Snapping, Even When You “Know Better” abi brown parenting coach conscious parenting cycle breaking parenting emotional safety mom rage nervous system regulation parenting from survival mode parenting teens root to ring podcast READ ➔

Teen sitting in front of the fireplace, avoiding eye contact—capturing the tension and emotional disconnect many families feel after conflict.

Are They Playing the Victim or Carrying Shame? What Moms of Teens Need to Know abi brown parenting coach conflict resolution in families emotional support for moms nervous system parenting parenting after conflict parenting teens rebuilding trust with your teen repair after rupture root to ring blog rooted in resilience shame and shutdown in teens READ ➔

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From Guilt to Growth: Breaking Cycles With Grace, Not Shame abi brown parenting coach breaking cycles breaking generational cycles calm parenting tools emotional leadership healing family patterns mom guilt parenting teens reparenting yourself root to ring blog rooted parenting circle self-forgiveness READ ➔

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When Your Teen Stops Talking: What They’re Really Saying abi brown parenting coach breaking generational cycles calm communication emotional safety parent coaching parenting teens rebuilding trust rebuilding trust with your teen root to ring blog rooted parenting teen shutdown trauma-informed parenting when teens stop talking READ ➔

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Rebuilding Trust With Your Teen After a Blowup abi brown parenting coach building trust emotional regulation emotional safety family repair healing family conflict nervous system support parenting teens peaceful parenting rebuilding trust with your teen reconnection root to ring blog rooted parenting READ ➔

Woman sitting by window looking worried and exhausted

How to Start Repairing After a Hard Season With Your Teen abi brown parenting coach calm parenting tools emotional leadership family conflict nervous system support parenting teens rebuilding trust with your teen reconnection repair after rupture root to ring blog rooted in resilience READ ➔

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