Do you ever wonder why parenting your teenager feels so much harder than you expected — even though you’re trying your absolute best?

You’re not failing; you’ve just been handed the wrong job description. In this episode, Jessica breaks down the real, science-backed reasons parenting teens feels so overwhelming — from emotional separation to control struggles — and reveals how shifting your thinking can finally bring calm and connection back into your home.

• Discover the five hidden reasons parenting teens feels harder than it should.

• Learn how to rewrite your “job description” as a mom to feel less guilt and more confidence.

• Hear five powerful ways to make parenting easier — by leading with love, connection, and emotional regulation.

Press play now to learn how to stop fighting against the teen years and start showing up as the calm, confident parent your teenager truly needs.

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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.