After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings19 Nov 2025

Parenting Teens: The Hard Truth No One Tells You (And the Shift That Actually Works)

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: hearing the words “I hate you” come out of your child’s mouth. The kid you’d do anything for now looks at you like you’re the enemy. But what if that moment wasn’t the end of your connection… but the beginning of something deeper?

In this powerful, eye-opening episode, Kristin sits down with pediatric psychologist and author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (Love the Teen You Have) to unpack what’s really going on when your kid lashes out, slams the door, rolls their eyes, or says things that cut deep. You’ll learn what’s happening in their brain during those heated moments, why your teen or tween pushes you away, and how to stay calm even when every nerve in your body wants to scream back.

Through raw honesty, relatable examples, and practical tools, this conversation is your roadmap for staying grounded in the chaos and connected through the storm. If you’ve ever walked away from an argument with your child thinking “Did I just ruin everything?” then this episode is for you.

You’ll walk away with:

- Concrete scripts for what to say in the heat of the moment

- A better understanding of your child’s emotional and brain development

- The #1 mistake parents make that pushes teens further away

- Tools to repair after a blowup and rebuild trust

- A reminder that you’re not alone, and you’re doing better than you think

Your kid doesn’t hate you. Their brain is under construction. And you? You’re exactly the parent they need. Tune in — this one could change everything.

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