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

Jessica Stewart
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Are you the mom of a teen who’s tired of the yelling, power struggles, and wondering if your relationship will ever feel close again? If parenting your teen feels like a mix of anxiety, grief, and overwhelm, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. Host Jessica knows the emotional rollercoaster firsthand. She went from feeling constantly triggered by her sons to building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence that helped her connect, not clash, with her teens. This is the exact result she can help you achieve too. Tune every Monday and Friday to learn how to: Strengthen relationships with your teen by mastering calm, empathy, and better communication Reduce yelling and punishment by learning to de-escalate conflict and set healthy boundaries that foster trust Use weekly coaching tools to improve active listening, emotional awareness, and lasting harmony at home Start your transformation today by listening to fan-favourite Episode #80 – Why Thinking Your Teen is Disrespectful Could Be Sabotaging Your Relationship and Breaking Down Your Communication.

  1. 22H AGO

    #209-How to Talk So Your Teen Will Listen : (Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Do you feel like the second you start talking, your teenager either shuts down, argues, or completely tunes you out? If you’re tired of conversations turning into lectures, power struggles, or raised voices—even when you promised yourself you’d stay calm—this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. You’ll learn why your teen isn’t ignoring you on purpose, how your nervous system plays a bigger role than you think, and what small communication shifts can completely change the tone in your home. Understand why talking more actually makes teens listen lessLearn how to calm yourself before conversations so they don’t spiralDiscover five simple, realistic communication shifts that build connection without giving up authority Press play now to learn how to talk so your teen will finally listen—without yelling, lecturing, or feeling like you’re failing as a mom. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    11 min

  2. 2D AGO

    #208-Why Forcing Your Teen to “Talk It Out” Is Backfiring :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Do you ever feel hurt, rejected, or even panicked when your teenager shuts down and says, “I don’t want to talk about it”? If you’re raising a teen, you’ve probably experienced the one-word answers, the closed bedroom doors, and the frustration of wanting connection—but getting silence instead. It can feel personal. It can trigger fears that you’re failing as a mom or losing your bond. In this replay of one of my most downloaded episodes, you’ll learn why this dynamic is actually incredibly common—and how to respond in a way that builds connection instead of pushing your teen further away. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why teenagers often don’t want to talk (and how understanding the developmental reasons changes everything)What you might be making their silence mean—and why that interpretation fuels conflictExactly how to respond when your teen says “I don’t want to talk,” including powerful role-play examples you can use immediately If you’re ready to stop forcing conversations and start creating real connection with your teen, press play now and learn a calmer, more effective approach. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    20 min

  3. 5D AGO

    #207-4 Steps To Stop Overthinking When Your Teen Pulls Away :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Do you instantly feel rejected when your teen heads straight to their room and shuts the door? When your teenager pulls away, it can feel personal. Your brain quickly spins stories like “We’re losing connection” or “They don’t need me anymore.” Those thoughts trigger hurt, defensiveness, or frustration—often leading to the exact disconnection you fear. But what if the real problem isn’t your teen’s behavior… it’s the story your brain is telling you about it? Understand why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios when your teen withdrawsLearn a simple 4-step self-coaching tool to separate facts from emotional storytellingDiscover how to respond with calm and compassion instead of hurt or reactivity Press play now to learn the Fact Checker tool and start transforming triggering moments into opportunities for stronger connection with your teen. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    5 min

  4. FEB 11

    #206-Why Everything Turns Into an Argument With Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Do conversations with your teen feel like landmines—no matter how neutral or calm you start, it always ends in an argument? If you're exhausted from the emotional blowups over chores, school, or even simple questions, this episode is for you. You're not failing—you're experiencing the clash between your emotional needs and your teen’s still-developing brain. And there is a way to shift that dynamic. Discover what's really happening in your teen’s brain during those explosive reactions—and why it’s not personal.Learn how your own emotional regulation becomes the most powerful tool in calming conversations.Find out how to pause and reframe in real time, using a simple coaching model that actually works. Press play to learn how to transform tense conversations with your teen into moments of connection—without walking on eggshells. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    9 min

  5. FEB 9

    #205-5 Smart Ways to Argue With Your Teen Without Damaging the Relationship:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Are you tired of arguments with your teen leaving you drained, disconnected, or feeling like a “bad” parent? Most moms believe that arguing with their teen means something has gone wrong—but the real issue isn’t the conflict itself, it’s how we handle it. In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift from exhausting power struggles to calm, connected conversations that actually build trust. Discover 5 practical ways to argue smarter without sacrificing connection.Learn how regulating yourself is the most powerful tool for de-escalating tension.Understand why healthy conflict is not only normal—but necessary—for deepening your relationship with your teen. Listen now to learn how to turn everyday arguments into opportunities for growth, trust, and connection with your teen. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    9 min

  6. FEB 6

    #204-Stop Trying to Be a “Great Mom”—Why Noticing the Good Is More Powerful Than Perfection:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m such a bad mom”—even after doing your best? You’re not alone. This episode dives into the real reason those negative thoughts feel so loud—and why your brain is wired to focus on what went wrong instead of what’s going well. If you’ve ever struggled with mom guilt, this simple mindset shift can help you take your power back. Learn the surprising neuroscience behind why “bad mom” thoughts stick.Discover how to retrain your brain to notice and value the good without needing toxic positivity.Walk away with a realistic, actionable tool for shifting your internal narrative and showing up more confidently as a parent Press play now to learn how noticing the good can gently shift your self-talk and help you feel more grounded as a mom. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    6 min

  7. FEB 4

    #203-If You Feel Like a Bad Mom Listen to This :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Do you ever feel annoyed with your teen before they’ve even said a word—and then immediately feel guilty about it? If you're stuck in a frustrating cycle of irritation, guilt, and self-criticism, you're not alone. Many moms silently carry this emotional tug-of-war, fearing it means they're failing as parents. But what if irritation doesn’t make you a “bad mom”—just a human one? Learn why your frustration with your teen is more normal (and common) than you thinkDiscover how to break the guilt spiral without ignoring your emotionsUnderstand the mindset shifts that allow space for imperfection while still showing up as a connected, present mom Press play now to learn how to embrace your emotions without letting them define your parenting—so you can finally drop the guilt and feel more confident in the teen years. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    14 min

  8. FEB 2

    #202-5 Things to Remember When You Feel Like a Bad Mom :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

    Have you ever had a rough moment with your teen and instantly thought, “I’m a bad mom”? What if that thought is actually making parenting harder, not better? If you’ve ever walked away from an argument, a moment of yelling, or just a tough day with your teen feeling like you’re failing, you’re not alone. But calling yourself a bad mom isn’t just unhelpful—it can quietly erode your confidence and clarity as a parent. In this episode, we unpack where that label comes from, why it sticks, and how to get free from it. Learn why “bad mom” and “good mom” are just brain labels—not facts—and how they quietly shape your parenting mindset.Discover 5 powerful mindset shifts to break free from the all-or-nothing thinking trap.Walk away with more clarity, compassion, and confidence to handle the hard moments without spiralling into guilt. Hit play now to stop the spiral of self-criticism and start parenting from a place of calm clarity and confidence—right when you need it most. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

    11 min
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Are you the mom of a teen who’s tired of the yelling, power struggles, and wondering if your relationship will ever feel close again? If parenting your teen feels like a mix of anxiety, grief, and overwhelm, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. Host Jessica knows the emotional rollercoaster firsthand. She went from feeling constantly triggered by her sons to building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence that helped her connect, not clash, with her teens. This is the exact result she can help you achieve too. Tune every Monday and Friday to learn how to: Strengthen relationships with your teen by mastering calm, empathy, and better communication Reduce yelling and punishment by learning to de-escalate conflict and set healthy boundaries that foster trust Use weekly coaching tools to improve active listening, emotional awareness, and lasting harmony at home Start your transformation today by listening to fan-favourite Episode #80 – Why Thinking Your Teen is Disrespectful Could Be Sabotaging Your Relationship and Breaking Down Your Communication.

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