Parenting a teenager or young adult can be tough, especially when emotions run high. Before diving into a difficult conv...

Parenting a teenager or young adult can be tough, especially when emotions run high. Before diving into a difficult conversation, take a moment to check your emotional state. ✔️ Use SUDs (Subjective Units of Distress) to measure your emotional distress on a scale of 0-10. ✔️ Take deep breaths, meditate, or get active to ground yourself. ✔️ Ask yourself: Am I calm enough to engage right now? When you’re in a better emotional state, you’re more likely to maintain a connection with your teen, even during challenging conversations. #JCMHI