Imagine the last time you argued with your teen. There could be a million different situations that prompt an argument, but most follow a similar pattern. You and your teen probably disagreed about something, and each of you was probably trying to prove that your perspective was the right one. Consider the following fictitious example of an argument between Diane and her daughter, Laura. Notice any similarities between their exchange and a typical argument with your teen.
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Ever wish your teen came with a color-coded mood ring to warn you before you walked into a storm?
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