Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your Relationship with Your Teenager and Create More Peace in Your Home

Emily Ricks
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Are you an LDS mom who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by parenting your teen—and wonders if you're the only one who finds this so hard? This podcast helps LDS moms who are tired of nagging, arguing, and punishing improve your relationship with your teenager and create more peace in your home. Each week, you'll learn a simple way to think differently about the challenges you're facing so you can: -Build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your teen—even when their choices aren't what you hoped. -Discover how parenting your teenager can deepen your relationship with God. -Become the patient, confident mom you want to be and genuinely enjoy this season of motherhood. I'm Emily Ricks, a certified professional life coach, an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a mom of four. When I first started parenting teenagers eight years ago, I wanted to find tools that would make me a perfect mom and ensure my kids made perfect choices all the time. I never found that. What I did find were simple life coaching tools that align beautifully with the gospel, and I use them every day to bring more peace, connection, and joy to my parenting—even though my kids and I still make plenty of mistakes along the way. If you're ready to truly enjoy parenting your teen, start with Episode 1, where it all begins.

  1. 6d ago

    106: Parenting Teens Without Yelling | What to Do Instead

    You've asked nicely. You've reminded them. You've explained yourself. And your teenager still isn't listening. So eventually, you get louder. If yelling sometimes feels like the only thing left to do when your teen won't cooperate, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in those moments—and what you can do differently. In this episode, you'll discover: Why you can end up yelling even when you genuinely don't want to The mindset shift that can decrease your desire to yell instead of relying on willpower to stay calm A surprisingly simple boundary that can help you stay grounded even when your teenager isn't Tune in to learn what to do instead of yelling when you're dying to be heard by your teenager. :)  New podcast episodes every Monday and Thursday morning   Create More Peace With Your Teen Want less conflict? Take the free 2-minute quiz Discover your default response under pressure—then get a personalized next step to break the pattern and create more connection. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen. Ask a question or say hi:  I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here and let me know what's on your mind! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  2. Aug 31

    105: 3 Reasons the Consequences You Set For Your Teen Aren't Working | Parenting with More Confidence

    You followed through. You gave the consequence. And your teenager still didn't change their behavior. If you've ever wondered why consequences don't seem to work with your teen, the problem may not be the consequence itself—it may be what you're expecting it to do. In this episode, you'll discover: The mistake many parents make when giving consequences to teens What a consequence can—and can't—actually do How to stop punishing yourself when your teenager makes a choice that has a consequence Tune in to learn how to use consequences without trying to control your teen—and why that distinction can change the whole experience.   *New podcast episodes every Monday and Thursday morning* Want less conflict in your home? Take the free 2-minute quiz Discover your default response under pressure—then get a personalized next step to break the pattern and create more connection. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen. Ask a question or say hi:  I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here and let me know what's on your mind! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  3. Aug 27

    104: When You Resent Your Teen—The Parenting Problem No One Talks About

    Do you ever find yourself resenting your teen for all the sacrifices you make for them—and then feeling bad that you feel that way? Resentment doesn't mean you don't love your kids. Instead of pushing it away, you can learn to understand what it's trying to tell you. In this episode, you'll discover: Why resentment can creep into your parenting even when you really love your kids Two different ways you can choose to respond when resentment shows up How to take your agency back so you can serve your family with less resentment and more joy Tune in to learn why resentment isn't necessarily the problem—and how it might actually point you toward the solution.   New podcast episodes every Monday and Thursday morning   Create More Peace With Your Teen Want less conflict? Take the free 2-minute quiz Discover your default response under pressure—then get a personalized next step to break the pattern and create more connection. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen. Ask a question or say hi:  I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here and let me know what's on your mind!   Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  4. Aug 24

    103: The Argument With Your LDS Teenager You Will Never Win (and Why That's Good News)

    There's one argument you can have with your teenager over and over again—and you're never going to win it. The good news? Once you stop trying to, parenting your teen can become a whole lot easier. In this episode, you'll discover: The argument at the root of so much conflict with your teen that you can never win Why that's actually good news A simple tool to help you feel clear about what is—and isn't—your job as a mom Tune in to discover how letting go of this one thing can be the biggest relief.    Create More Peace With Your Teen Want less conflict? Take the free 2-minute quiz Discover your default response under pressure—then get a personalized next step to break the pattern and create more connection. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen. Ask a question or say hi:  I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here and let me know what's on your mind!   Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  5. Aug 20

    102: How (and Why) to Let Go of Mom Guilt When You're Parenting Teens

    Do you ever feel guilty about all the things you're not doing—or not doing as well as you think you should? In this episode, you'll discover: Why we hang on to mom guilt 3 questions that can help you understand the message guilt has for you 2 concrete ways to use guilt productively and let it go Tune in to find out how to welcome guilt as a visitor without inviting it to become a permanent roommate. Create More Peace With Your Teen Want less conflict? Take the free 2-minute quiz Discover your default response under pressure—then get a personalized next step to break the pattern and create more connection. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen. Ask a question or say hi:  I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here and let me know what's on your mind!   Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  6. Aug 13

    101: 4 Reasons To Stop Beating Yourself Up as an LDS Mom of Teenagers

    You replay the conversation you wish you'd handled differently. You notice another mom who seems more patient, more connected, or more confident. And when your teenager makes a choice you desperately wish they wouldn't, a little voice wonders, What did I do wrong? Being hard on yourself can feel productive—like it's what keeps you learning, growing, and becoming a better mom. But what if it isn't? In this episode, you'll discover: The 3 most common ways LDS moms tend to beat themselves up, and why they're not as useful as they might seem  How the way you criticize yourself spills over into your relationship with your teenager One impossible standard you may be using to measure your success as a mom, and what can change when you finally let it go.  Press play to discover four reasons being harder on yourself isn't the path to becoming a better mom—and what might actually help you grow instead. Ready for more peace with your teen? If you're tired of second-guessing yourself, getting pulled into power struggles, or wondering how to create a better relationship with your teenager, you don't have to figure it out on your own. Start with my free guide: The 3 Shifts That Change Everything Learn three simple mindset shifts that can help you let go of some of the pressure you're carrying, respond to your teen differently, and create more peace in your home. Ready for personalized help? Book a Call Work with me personally to apply these ideas to your teenager and the challenges happening in your home so you can feel more confident in how you parent and more connected to your teen.   Have a question or want to say hi? I love hearing from listeners. Send me a message here—I'd love to hear what's on your mind! --------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  7. Aug 6

    100: Tired of Power Struggles With Your Teen? Try This Instead | For LDS Moms

    Do you feel like you're constantly reminding, nagging, or correcting your teenager—and somehow it always turns into a battle of wills? If you're exhausted by constant reminders, arguments, and resistance from your teenager, this episode offers a refreshing shift in perspective. Instead of relying on demands that often lead to frustration for both parent and teen, you'll discover how replacing them with simple invitations can foster greater cooperation, strengthen your relationship, and help you experience more peace—regardless of how your teen responds. In this episode, you'll discover how to: Recognize the three common communication habits—ordering, directing, and correcting—that unintentionally fuel power struggles with your teen. Replace demands with invitations that encourage your teenager to choose cooperation through agency instead of resistance. Create a calmer, more confident parenting experience by letting go of the belief that your teen's choices determine your emotional well-being. Press play to learn one simple communication shift that can transform daily interactions with your teenager and bring more peace into your home.   🎁 Free Resource: The 3 Shifts That Change Everything If you're ready to stop exhausting yourself trying to control your teenager's choices and start parenting with greater confidence and peace, download this free guide.   Ready for deeper support? Book a free to call if you're ready to Renew Your Mind, transform your relationship with your teen, and experience motherhood in a whole new way.   --------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

  8. Jul 30

    99: The Most Powerful Way to Rebuild Connection with your Teen After an Argument | Parenting With More Peace as an LDS Mom

    Have you ever tried to apologize to your teenager after an argument, only to have the conversation create even more conflict? In this episode, you'll learn how to lay down your weapons of war and approach difficult conversations in a way that helps your teen feel safe, respected, and more willing to connect. If you're an LDS mom who wants your home to feel more peaceful and your relationship with your teenager to feel stronger, this episode will show you one simple shift that can make a powerful difference. You'll learn:  The biggest mistakes parents make when apologizing Why your mindset matters BEFORE you apologize How the way you talk about your own mistakes teaches your teen more than any lecture or lesson ever could.      Get Free Help With This!  On Tuesday, August 4, I'm offering three free 30-minute coaching sessions for LDS moms. Grab one HERE.   I'll help you unpack what's going on for you in a specific situation you're facing so you can start showing up as the mom you really want to be.  Free Mini Session if you're an LDS mom navigating conflict with your teen  (First come, first served!) ------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

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Are you an LDS mom who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by parenting your teen—and wonders if you're the only one who finds this so hard? This podcast helps LDS moms who are tired of nagging, arguing, and punishing improve your relationship with your teenager and create more peace in your home. Each week, you'll learn a simple way to think differently about the challenges you're facing so you can: -Build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your teen—even when their choices aren't what you hoped. -Discover how parenting your teenager can deepen your relationship with God. -Become the patient, confident mom you want to be and genuinely enjoy this season of motherhood. I'm Emily Ricks, a certified professional life coach, an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a mom of four. When I first started parenting teenagers eight years ago, I wanted to find tools that would make me a perfect mom and ensure my kids made perfect choices all the time. I never found that. What I did find were simple life coaching tools that align beautifully with the gospel, and I use them every day to bring more peace, connection, and joy to my parenting—even though my kids and I still make plenty of mistakes along the way. If you're ready to truly enjoy parenting your teen, start with Episode 1, where it all begins.

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