Bonus 1 — Phrases That Shut the Door, and What to Say Instead

We all have automatic phrases that come out when we're tired or frustrated. The problem isn't saying them once. It's that, when repeated, they teach your teenager that talking to you isn't worth it. Here are the most common ones, why they shut the conversation down, and what to say in their place.

Bonus 1 of the guide "Talk to Your Teen Without Fighting: 5 Hard Conversations, Solved": 5 pages in PDF. You can buy it on its own, or get it included in the bundle with the guide and both bonuses.