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From Reacting to Responding

Are you struggling to stay calm when your teen or young adult pushes your buttons?

This bitesize guide walks you through what’s happening in their brain - and yours - and shows you three simple, practical ways to shift from reacting to responding.

What You'll Get From This Guide

  • Understand what’s really going on in your teen’s brain - and why they react the way they do

  • Learn how your own nervous system affects theirs (and what to do about it)

  • Get simple, science-backed tips to shift from reactive to calm responses - even when emotions are running high

  • Feel more confident navigating everyday challenges with curiosity and connection

  • Start creating the relationship you want - one small shift at a time

I’m Lisa - a professional coach specialising in adolescent and young adult development, family dynamics, and ADHD. I'm also a mum to two young adults.

I blend current neuroscience with practical, compassionate coaching strategies and lived experience to help families navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen connection.

I created this guide to offer the kind of bite-size, real-world support I wish I’d had during the trickier parenting years - grounded in science and shaped by everyday life.