The Listening Studio
Parent Tool
When Adults Get Upset
A simple, one-page tool to help you explain tense moments or arguments to your child in a safe, age-aware way.
Kids often assume they caused the conflict or that something is wrong with the family. This handout helps you steady the moment with clear, grounding language that keeps the problem where it belongs — between adults.
Use it when your child overhears arguing, senses stress, or asks a tough question you don’t want to (or shouldn’t) explain in detail.
What this one-pager gives you
- What your child needs to hear to feel safe.
- Short phrases for “You did not cause this.”
- Age-aware language for overheard conflict.
- How to answer without oversharing.
- One reliable line if you freeze.
The one-page guide is below — download it, screenshot it, or save it to your phone.
