Parenting teens? You’re not alone. From mood swings to boundary-pushing, adolescence can be overwhelming — for everyone involved. In this post, Alex shares five powerful tips rooted in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), neuroscience, and lived experience to help you shift from conflict to connection (without losing your cool).

What do criticism, victim thinking, and subtle punishments all have in common? They kill connections. In this blog, Alex walks you through four common communication traps that quietly erode relationships — and how to break the cycle with compassion and skill.

If you’ve read the books or taken the workshops, but your communication still falters when it matters most — it might be time to practice. This quick read reveals why a daily dose of compassion is the most impactful NVC habit you can build.