#13 5 Steps How to Handle Eye Rolling and BackTalk
"Eye rolls. Sarcasm. Door slams. Backtalk." How often have you felt that knot in your stomach when your child speaks to you with blatant disrespect? That moment when you've modeled respectful communication explained expectations clearly, and stayed calm... yet they still throw your efforts back in your face with contempt. You know you deserve better treatment. You know other families don't struggle with this level of disrespect. So why do your attempts to address it feel so ineffective? What if the gentle parenting movement—with all its beautiful wisdom about connection and empathy—has left you without practical tools for handling disrespect? As a mother of five, I've discovered that mainstream parenting advice completely falls short when it comes to teaching children how to be respectful. It tells us to model respect (which is important!), but offers virtually nothing for what to do when that modeling isn't mirrored back. In this episode, I reveal: - The foundation that most parents are missing - The critical difference between demanding respect and commanding it - How your tone and delivery might affect your parenting - The exact language to use when addressing disrespect in the moment - Why mastering your triggers is essential This isn't about returning to harsh, authoritarian parenting. It's about finding that sweet spot between warm connection and clear leadership that helps your children develop into respectful individuals who will thrive in relationships and society. ___________________ Ready to command respect instead of begging for it? Join thousands of parents in The Studio where I teach the complete framework for family leadership. Join the waitlist at hifam.com/studio and transform how your children respond to you. Is your emotional reactivity undermining your parental authority? Join the Alchemize waitlist at hifam.com/alchemize to master your triggers and become the unshakable leader your family needs.