How to Reduce Conflict With Your Kids

Why does repeating yourself sometimes make your child less likely to listen? And how can parents set boundaries without turning every request into an argument?

Rebecca Greene welcomes Sari Beth Goodman, M.A., Certified Parent Educator and Coach and founder of The Parental Edge, for an honest conversation about communication, emotional triggers, boundaries, parenting guilt, and reducing conflict at home.

Sari explains why children do not always need another lengthy explanation and why parents do not have to remain perfectly calm during every difficult moment. Instead, parents can learn to recognize their emotional buttons, express frustration respectfully, set clear limits, and repair the relationship when things go wrong.

Rebecca and Sari also discuss breaking expectations into smaller steps, helping children express big emotions appropriately, and creating connection without forcing children to talk.

Key Takeaways

• Why repeated explanations can cause children to tune out
• How to set boundaries without requiring your child’s agreement
• Ways to recognize and manage your emotional triggers
• How to repair the relationship after a difficult moment
• Why parenting guilt keeps us from appreciating what is going well
• How humor and shared activities can strengthen family connection

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About Sari Beth Goodman

Sari Beth Goodman, M.A., is a Certified Parent Educator and Coach and the founder of The Parental Edge. She helps parents strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and build healthier relationships with their children through practical tools, emotional awareness, and supportive guidance.

Connect With Sari

Website: https://theparentaledge.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentaledge/

Additional Support for Parents

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