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P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series-Day 4: Connection Over Perfection:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)
Do you ever feel so busy keeping the holiday “perfect” that you miss the small, meaningful moments unfolding right in front of you?
In Day 4 of the P.E.A.C.E. mini-series, we gently shift the focus away from perfection and back to what your heart actually wants during the holidays: connection. Real connection. The kind that doesn’t need matching outfits, beautifully staged photos, or a flawless holiday meal — just presence, openness, and tiny moments where you and your teen meet each other as you are.
When you’ve planned ahead, expected reality, and accepted what unfolds, you clear emotional space for connection to happen naturally instead of forcing it or chasing it.
In today’s short, grounded episode, you’ll learn:
• Why connection isn’t hours-long conversations — it’s the tiny, everyday moments
• How preparing your mindset helps you stay present enough to notice those moments
• The simple, side-by-side approaches teens respond to best
• How to spot your teen’s subtle bids for connection (even if they seem half-present)
• Why connection matters more than perfect plans, photos, or family performances
When the pressure lifts, the closeness you want has room to breathe.
Press play to shift your focus from perfection to presence — and discover how small, intentional moments of connection can transform the way you and your teen experience the holidays.
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 feel so busy keeping the holiday “perfect” that you miss the small, meaningful moments unfolding right in front of you?
In Day 4 of the P.E.A.C.E. mini-series, we gently shift the focus away from perfection and back to what your heart actually wants during the holidays: connection. Real connection. The kind that doesn’t need matching outfits, beautifully staged photos, or a flawless holiday meal — just presence, openness, and tiny moments where you and your teen meet each other as you are.
When you’ve planned ahead, expected reality, and accepted what unfolds, you clear emotional space for connection to happen naturally instead of forcing it or chasing it.
In today’s short, grounded episode, you’ll learn:
• Why connection isn’t hours-long conversations — it’s the tiny, everyday moments
• How preparing your mindset helps you stay present enough to notice those moments
• The simple, side-by-side approaches teens respond to best
• How to spot your teen’s subtle bids for connection (even if they seem half-present)
• Why connection matters more than perfect plans, photos, or family performances
When the pressure lifts, the closeness you want has room to breathe.
Press play to shift your focus from perfection to presence — and discover how small, intentional moments of connection can transform the way you and your teen experience the holidays.
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.