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Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter--A Guide for Mothers Everywhere
Teen daughters are on an emotional rollercoaster, and responding in kind adds fuel to the fire. It’s important for moms to be a stable anchor during this stage in their life.
Family therapist and mom Colleen O’Grady shares what she learned firsthand during her own daughter’s teenage years about how best to calmly de-escalate even the most stressful scenes and parent intentionally even when your teen is pushing you away.
In Dial Down the Drama, O’Grady shows every mom how to learn
Regain perspectiveBreak the cycle of conflictTune into her daughter without drowning in the dramaFoster spontaneous conversationsReplace worrying and overreacting with effective communication and actionAnd much more!Moodiness, anger, and defiance can stress the best of us. This empowering guide gives you the tools you need to defuse the drama - and dial up the joy.
As Colleen has said, you don’t dial down the drama in order to survive the teenage years; you do so because you actually can enjoy them! Dial Down the Drama provides the tools you need to do just that.
Family therapist and mom Colleen O’Grady shares what she learned firsthand during her own daughter’s teenage years about how best to calmly de-escalate even the most stressful scenes and parent intentionally even when your teen is pushing you away.
In Dial Down the Drama, O’Grady shows every mom how to learn
Regain perspectiveBreak the cycle of conflictTune into her daughter without drowning in the dramaFoster spontaneous conversationsReplace worrying and overreacting with effective communication and actionAnd much more!Moodiness, anger, and defiance can stress the best of us. This empowering guide gives you the tools you need to defuse the drama - and dial up the joy.
As Colleen has said, you don’t dial down the drama in order to survive the teenage years; you do so because you actually can enjoy them! Dial Down the Drama provides the tools you need to do just that.
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242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2015
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March 2, 2020
I would like to thank the author for writing a book about teen girls and their moms that pays equal attention to the feelings and well-being of the moms! I have read other books that have explained that my teen's brain is not quite developed. I know her hormones are CRAZY. I know she doesn't sleep or eat optimally...but this is the only book I've read that also talks about me, how I respond, how I am feeling, and what I need to do to take care of myself in order turn the dynamic around. Also, lots of practical advice on conversing, connecting, and keeping things (more) positive.
July 17, 2022
lots of repeated stuff
The first few chapters were interesting and possibly could be implemented however each later chapter felt like a regurgitation of the previous chapters and I found myself wondering why I’m still reading this.
The first few chapters were interesting and possibly could be implemented however each later chapter felt like a regurgitation of the previous chapters and I found myself wondering why I’m still reading this.
January 16, 2020
This book is AWESOME! It’s been so so helpful to me as I navigate my ever changing relationship with my teenage daughter. I was sceptical at first but having listened to Colleens Podcast I knew that most her advice was sound. Sometimes I swear it’s like she’s been in my house listening to our “conversation/arguments“ it even feels like she’s been inside my head too!! Which is kind of creepy but also wonderfully comforting. Although this book is aimed at mothers and daughters I’ve been able to share some of the insights with my husband too. Anyone who feels stressed, alone or just plain fed up with the daily challenges of raining a teenager really needs to read this book and listen to the podcasts. Without sounding too American it’s “changed my outlook” and made for a happier household ( well 90% of the time anyway!!) Just read it!!
June 9, 2018
I think the "How to Like Your Daughter Again" chapter really elevated this book from a run of the mill parenting book to something special for me. I also liked that it wasn't a discipline-focused book in the tone of "if she disrespects you once, then let her know who's in charge." The authoritarian style just doesn't work with my daughter, and a surprising number of books on tween/teen parenting overly focus on crime and punishment. This one doesn't focus heavily on discipline, but I imagine that better behavior and a better mother/daughter will be a possible outcome for those who follow the author's suggestions.
September 27, 2023
here's what i got out of this book
- as a mom, reclaim your own sense of self and everything will be fine w your kid
- this is more of a self help book for moms than a book about tweens or teens
the examples she gave were really extreme, moms and daughters having down and out physical battles. i guess it just wasn't what i was expecting, and maybe it would have been helpful for someone else, just not for me.
- as a mom, reclaim your own sense of self and everything will be fine w your kid
- this is more of a self help book for moms than a book about tweens or teens
the examples she gave were really extreme, moms and daughters having down and out physical battles. i guess it just wasn't what i was expecting, and maybe it would have been helpful for someone else, just not for me.
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November 24, 2020Really helpful in trying to understand and deal with daughters. A great resource.
April 12, 2025
Very helpful. Practical and reassuring. Highly recommend.
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