Calm words for big tween & teen moments
Simple, encouraging scripts for what to say and do, made by a mom for parents raising tweens and teens.
Big moments
Calm words for the loud, quiet and tricky moments with tweens and teens.
What to Say When Your Teen Is Yelling or Having a MeltdownBig, loud feelings all at once
What to Do When Your Teen Won't Talk to You“I'm fine,” “whatever,” needing space
How to Respond to Teen Back-Talk and Attitude (Calmly)Eye-rolls, sharp comments, “you can't make me”
How to Help a Worried Teen: What to Say When Nerves Take OverRacing heart, swirling “what ifs”
How to Comfort Your Teen on a Sad or Hard DayTears, a rough day, needing some comfort
What to Say When Your Teen Slams the DoorThey left the room upset and need space
How to End Screen Time Battles With Your Teen (Without Yelling)“Just five more minutes!” turned into a battle
How to Reconnect With Your Teen After an ArgumentTime to reconnect and start fresh
Growing up (puberty years)
Gentle, simple help for the changes of the tween years.
Tween Mood Swings: What to Say When She Cries Out of NowhereHappy one minute, teary the next
What to Say When Your Tween Feels Left Out by FriendsGroup chats, feeling left out, “nobody likes me”
How to Help Your Daughter Feel Good About Her BodyComparing, “I don't like how I look”
How to Talk to Your Daughter About Periods (When She's Embarrassed)Questions, worries, leaks, “don't talk about it!”
How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her First PeriodPrepare her early so it feels exciting, not scary
When Your Tween Wants Privacy: What to Say to Eye-Rolls and “Leave Me Alone”She wants more privacy and independence
Have these ready anytime
The free Breathe First app walks you through each guide one calm step at a time.
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