If you’re parenting a tween or teen and find yourself thinking,
“They’re old enough to know better — why are we still having these battles?”
...this episode is for you.
Behavioral pushback. Eye rolls. Explosive transitions. Power struggles over iPads, phones, and homework. When our big kids act out, it’s easy to tell ourselves it’s personal—and that they should just “do better.” But that story? It’s keeping you stuck in a pattern that exhausts everyone involved.
In this episode, Albiona uncovers one of the most common reframes she shares with parents of tweens and teens—and why learning to anchor yourself (instead of arguing back) is the shift that creates real change.
She covers:
What to do when your child’s behavior feels deliberate
How “they should know better by now” becomes a parenting trap
Why many parents escalate with their kids (and how to step out of the spiral)
The phrase to stop saying (and what to do instead when emotions run high)
How to set boundaries and hold compassion (without giving in again)
Plus:
Why overexplaining and lecturing rarely work
How small shifts—like setting limits quietly and clearly—change everything
A concrete example of how one parent solved morning chaos without yelling
Whether your child is 9 or 16, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of your role as the anchor, not the mirror, when emotions rise.
Resources & Links:
Book a Free Discovery Call with Albiona → https://calendly.com/albiona324/discovery-call
Want real-time parenting strategies personalized to your child and your triggers? Albiona’s currently enrolling for 1:1 coaching in early 2026. This 12-week container gives you the tools, support, and calm you’ve truly needed.
Learn more + schedule your free call: https://calendly.com/albiona324/discovery-callFollow Albiona on Instagram → @theparentingreframe
Watch the viral video this episode was based on → https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrNwRwbV/
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