Tweens and teens often come with big emotions that seem to practically start overnight. It can be hard for parents to sit with their kid's big reactions without trying to control the emotion, solve the problem, or blow up themselves. In this episode, Aly Pain talks with us about why parents are uncomfortable with their kids emotions, and how mastering our own response is the key to establishing a healthy relationship with our kids.  About the GuestGrowing up, Aly was the smart, fun girl on the outside and a frantic, anxious mess on the inside. She spent years healing the pain of dysfunctional family relationships, including eating disorders and a suicide attempt, to break the cycle raising her own teen boys.In 2006, Aly returned to school to further develop her skills by becoming a Certified Life Coach and Certified Relationship Systems Coach - one of only 70 people in Canada to hold both designations. Aly's passion is empowering parents to build healthy, respectful relationships with their teens without giving up or giving in, even if they've tried everything and are at their wits end. She's built an online audience of over 570K followers and has been featured in the New York Post, ABC Nightly News and the Rachael Ray Show.Connect with Aly PainLearn more about Aly's work on her website. Connect with Aly on Instagram.Follow Aly on TikTok.Connect with Raising Middle School Girls:Thank you for listening to the Raising Middle School Girls podcast. Want to hear more from experts who can help you support your middle school girl? Please subscribe to the podcast or sign up for the Raising Middle School Girls newsletter.  Do you have a burning question about raising your middle school girl? Send a DM to @RaisingMiddleSchoolGirls on Instagram to have your question considered for a future episode. We're in this together, parents!     

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