28. Three Strategies to Build Connection With a “Brat” Teen as a Christian Mom

The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting

Have you ever caught yourself thinking your teen is being a “brat”?

The sass, eye-rolls, and pushback can be so frustrating—but what if their behavior isn’t defiance, but a signal of something deeper?

In this episode, I’ll show you how shifting your perspective and energy as a mom can change the way you connect with your child—even in the hardest moments.

You’ll hear about a mom of a high-schooler who seemed fine on the outside but was constantly fighting and melting down at home.

Like many parents, she tried labeling and punishing the behavior, but it only created more distance. When she learned to shift her own approach first, the relationship began to heal and trust was rebuilt.

In this episode, I’ll share three strategies to help you do the same: (1) care for yourself first so you can respond instead of react, (2) see your child as empty, not defiant, and (3) lead with compassion that creates safety and closeness.

These shifts can transform the atmosphere in your home and bring you and your teen closer together.

Want a simple, powerful way to start reconnecting with your child? Grab your free copy of The Miracle Cycle™ guide and take the first step today.

If you’re tired of walking on eggshells and just want to feel close to your child again, let’s talk—this free consult call could be the first step to real change.