The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos

#151-How Accepting That Parenting Teens Is Hard Can Actually Make It Feel Easier: (Moms, Teens, Communication)


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Did you think parenting would get easier once your kids hit their teen years—only to find it’s actually harder than ever?

You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this “Coach Me Through This” episode, Jessica explains why it feels harder, why losing your patience isn’t a failure, and how a subtle mindset shift can transform how you show up for your teenager (and yourself).

  • Learn why parenting feeling hard doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you care deeply.


  • Discover why losing your patience can actually strengthen your connection with your teen.


  • Find out how one simple shift in thinking can instantly reduce frustration and guilt.


Press play now to learn how to drop the “perfect parent” pressure, embrace the messy moments, and build a calmer, more connected relationship with your teen—starting today.

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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.

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The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Communication Skills to Calm the ChaosBy Jessica Stewart