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Code Word Pause: A Family Shortcut to Prevent Blowups
Pick a playful code word that means 'pause'—everyone breathes, no one argues. Then try again.
Mom&Dad Tracker Team
September 4, 2025 · 4 min read
Why a code word helps
It replaces power struggles with a shared signal. A silly word lowers tension faster than reminders do.
Choose and practice
Pick a word that makes you smile ("pineapple"). Practice during calm moments: say it, freeze, three breaths, restart.
Make it fair
Anyone can use it—including kids. Track 'code word' saves in Mom&Dad Tracker to see conflicts shorten.