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P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series Day 2: E Is for Expect — Finding Calm by Expecting What’s Real, Not Ideal: (Moms, Teens Communication))
Do you ever find yourself hoping your teen will act differently “just because it’s a holiday”… only to feel disappointed or hurt when they show up exactly the way they always do?
In today's tiny but powerful episode, we soften the expectations that quietly create so much stress for moms during the holidays. Instead of wishing for the picture-perfect, Hallmark-version of your teen or other family members, Day 2 invites you to expect the real people in your life—their moods, their quirks, their tiredness, their need for space, and yes… sometimes their attitude.
When you expect what’s real instead of what’s ideal, you protect your peace from the sting of disappointment and the spiral of taking everything personally.
In this calming episode, you’ll learn:
• Why expecting your teen to be “different” on a holiday almost always leads to stress
• How lowering expectations isn’t giving up—it’s choosing compassion and reality
• How expecting mood swings, plan changes, or distance helps you stay grounded and present
• Why honest expectations create more peace for you and your teen
This gentle shift can prevent resentment, protect your heart, and help you actually enjoy the people you love.
Press play to give yourself a breath of clarity today—and walk into your next holiday moment prepared for reality, not perfection.
Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.
Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!
Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here
Connect with me at [email protected]
Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca
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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By Jessica StewartDo you ever find yourself hoping your teen will act differently “just because it’s a holiday”… only to feel disappointed or hurt when they show up exactly the way they always do?
In today's tiny but powerful episode, we soften the expectations that quietly create so much stress for moms during the holidays. Instead of wishing for the picture-perfect, Hallmark-version of your teen or other family members, Day 2 invites you to expect the real people in your life—their moods, their quirks, their tiredness, their need for space, and yes… sometimes their attitude.
When you expect what’s real instead of what’s ideal, you protect your peace from the sting of disappointment and the spiral of taking everything personally.
In this calming episode, you’ll learn:
• Why expecting your teen to be “different” on a holiday almost always leads to stress
• How lowering expectations isn’t giving up—it’s choosing compassion and reality
• How expecting mood swings, plan changes, or distance helps you stay grounded and present
• Why honest expectations create more peace for you and your teen
This gentle shift can prevent resentment, protect your heart, and help you actually enjoy the people you love.
Press play to give yourself a breath of clarity today—and walk into your next holiday moment prepared for reality, not perfection.
Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.
Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!
Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here
Connect with me at [email protected]
Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca
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.