Parenting a teenager can feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells—one wrong word and they shut down, argue back, or simply retreat into their room. You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to bring you closer.
You feel like you’re losing them, and it’s exhausting.
• Does your teenager shut you out or avoid conversations with you?
• Are they constantly glued to their phone, barely acknowledging your presence?
• Do simple discussions turn into full-blown arguments?
• Did your heart drop when you found a vape or substances in their room, and now you don’t know how to confront them without damaging trust?
• Are they overly emotional or anxious, and no matter what you say, you only seem to make things worse?
You’re not alone. These struggles are more common than you think, and the good news is—you can break the cycle.
This isn’t just another parenting guide filled with theory. This is a practical ebook filled with 25 essential scripts that you can use in real-life scenarios with your teenager. These aren’t generic responses, but carefully crafted prompts designed to defuse arguments, build connection, and bring peace to your home.
As a licensed teen therapist and parent coach with over 12 years of experience, I’ve worked with thousands of teenagers and parents just like you. The transformation I’ve witnessed when parents learn how to talk to their teens is incredible.
1. 25 Essential Prompts for navigating the 5 most common conflict scenarios with your teen:
📚 Arguing over homework
📱 Fighting over screen time
🚬 Discovering a vape or substances
🥵 Handling emotional outbursts
🛌 Struggling with chores and responsibility
2. Three possible ways your teen will respond in each scenario—and exactly what to say next to build trust, not tension.
3. Practical tips to help you stay calm, set boundaries, and connect with your teen—even when they push you away.
❌ Stop feeling powerless: You don’t have to keep feeling like the “bad guy” when your teenager doesn’t listen or follow through.
❌ Stop second-guessing yourself: Instead of questioning whether you’re doing the right thing, you’ll have scripts and tools you can use with confidence.
❌ Stop the cycle of arguing and shutting down: Whether it’s snapping about homework or retreating into their room, these scripts will help you break through the noise and reach your teenager.
Imagine This👇🏻
Your teenager comes home from school, usually glued to their phone or storming into their room but this time, you use one of the verbal prompts from “Words that Work.” Instead of the usual argument, they actually listen—and engage.
In time, you start to see fewer fights, more conversations, and a deeper connection growing between you and your teen. You no longer dread confronting them about difficult topics, because you know exactly how to respond.
Your time with your teenager is limited. These years are critical for shaping the relationship you’ll have with them in the future. Every day that passes with miscommunication, frustration, or arguments is a missed opportunity for connection.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. For just $9.97, you can gain the confidence to navigate these difficult conversations and transform the way you and your teenager interact—starting today.
For less than the price of a cup of coffee a day, you’ll have access to practical, real-world solutions that you can implement immediately. Take control of your relationship with your teenager and build the connection you both deserve.
Remember, your teenager wants to connect with you—they just need to know that you’re a safe place to come to. This eBook is your first step in showing them that.