Do you ever feel like the more you talk to your teen, the less they actually listen?

If power struggles, eye-rolls, and constant pushback feel like the norm in your home, this episode is for you.

Today, Jessica reveals why moms often fall into the trap of over-talking—and how a surprising tool called the "mouth zipper" can transform tense moments into opportunities for connection.

By listening, you’ll discover:

• The hidden reasons your advice might be pushing your teen away instead of drawing them closer
• Simple, practical ways to “zip it” and create space for your teen to open up
• How silence can build trust, reduce stress, and give your teenager the confidence to solve their own problems

Press play now to learn how using the “mouth zipper” can help you say less, connect more, and finally enjoy calmer conversations with your teen.

Discover how you naturally respond in high-stress parenting moments—and how to shift back to calm, connected communication. Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!

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This powerful podcast explores how  moms  and  parents  can navigate  anxiety,  overwhelm, and grief  while building resilience,  confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens  through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.