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

Jessica Stewart

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

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05:59

#146-How One Minute of Silence Can Completely...

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2025/10/24

Do you ever catch yourself interrupting, correcting, or jumping in to “fix” things the moment your teen starts talking?You’re not alone. Most moms of teens do this out of love—but constant fixing can quietly teach your teen to stop sharing. In this episode, you’ll discover the Listen-Only Practice—a simple yet powerful way to rebuild calm, open communication and become the safe space your teen needs.Learn the exact 60-second listening challenge that strengthens trust instantly.Understand what your

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10:42

#145-Think Your Teen Doesn’t Need You Anymore? You’re...

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2025/10/22

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “My teen doesn’t need me anymore” and feel a wave of sadness or loss wash over you?As your teen grows more independent, it can feel like your identity as a mom is shifting under your feet. This episode helps you understand why those emotions show up—and how to handle them with compassion instead of guilt or resistance—so you can move through this stage with more calm and confidence.Discover why your brain clings to thoughts like “I’m not needed” and how they

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12:45

#144-5 Things You Should Start Doing for Your Teen...

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2025/10/20

Do you ever feel like the harder you try to help your teen, the more disconnected you become?In this episode of The Teen Years Toolkit for Moms, Jessica reveals why parenting teens isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what truly matters. You’ll learn how small, intentional shifts can replace chaos with calm, reduce conflict, and rebuild connection, even if you feel stuck in constant power struggles.Discover five simple habits that lighten your load while helping your teen grow more

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04:20

#143-How To Use the “Why Am I Doing This?” Check-In...

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2025/10/17

Ever think, “Why am I even doing this for them? They don’t appreciate it anyway”?That thought hits every mom of a teenager at some point. But what if the frustration isn’t about what you’re doing—but why you’re doing it? In this short, actionable episode, Jessica Stewart introduces the “Why Am I Doing This?” Check-In—a powerful coaching tool that helps you shift from hidden expectations to calm, intentional choices that feel lighter and more aligned.Learn how to pause before reacting and uncover

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09:35

#142-Why Doing Everything for Your Teen Isn’t...

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2025/10/15

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I do everything for my teen—drive them, cook for them, help with homework—and they still don’t respect or appreciate me”?You’re not imagining it—many loving, dedicated moms hit this wall. When your teen’s attitude doesn’t match your effort, it’s easy to feel hurt, resentful, or even question your worth. In this episode, Jessica Stewart unpacks what’s really behind this dynamic and how to shift your mindset so you can feel calmer, more in control, and closer to

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11:57

#141-5 Things You Need To Stop Doing for Your Teen...

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2025/10/13

Do you ever catch yourself reminding your teen about every deadline, fixing their mistakes, or managing their moods—only to feel drained and unappreciated?You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. Most moms overhelp because they love deeply. But here’s the truth: what feels like support can quietly block your teen’s growth and rob you of peace. In this episode, Jessica Stewart shares the five things to quit doing for your teenager so you can help them build independence while reclaiming your

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07:35

#140-What Your Cell Phone Signal Can Teach You About...

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2025/10/10

Ever wish you could see your relationship with your teen as clearly as the signal bars on your phone?In this episode, Jessica Stewart introduces a brand-new coaching tool called The Connection Bars Check-In—a simple, visual way to assess and strengthen your relationship with your teen. Just like your phone signal fluctuates, your connection with your teenager naturally goes up and down. The key isn’t to stay at “five bars” all the time, but to notice where you are and make small, intentional moves

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09:53

#139-How To Reconnect With Your Teen When They’ve...

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2025/10/08

Does it feel like your teen used to love spending time with you—and now all they do is hide in their room and give one-word answers?You’re not imagining it. Many moms of teens feel this painful disconnect and assume it means their teen doesn’t like them anymore. But what if that distance wasn’t rejection at all? In this episode, Jessica Stewart coaches you through why your teen’s pullback is normal, how your own thoughts may be shaping the disconnection, and how to rebuild closeness without pressure

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14:31

#138-10 Super Simple Ways You Can Connect With Your...

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2025/10/06

Do you ever feel like every attempt to connect with your teen either ends in silence or a slammed door?If you’ve been craving a closer relationship with your teenager but nothing seems to work, this episode breaks down why connection isn’t about one big talk—it’s about tiny, pressure-free moments that build trust naturally. Discover how everyday actions like watching their favourite show, swapping playlists, or cooking together can turn tension into understanding.Learn 10 simple, low-pressure ways

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07:15

#137-Do Your Convos With Your Teen Feel Like Endless...

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2025/10/03

Does it ever feel like talking to your teen is like shouting into static — no matter how much you say, nothing seems to get through?Here’s the truth: what looks like defiance is usually just disconnection. And just like with a dropped phone call, the solution isn’t to talk louder — it’s to check the line and reset the connection.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why disconnection, not disrespect, is often the real issue with teen communicationThe simple question to ask yourself before you keep

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12:39

#136-Feel Like You're Not Getting Through To Your...

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2025/10/01

Do you ever feel like no matter what you say, your teen just doesn’t hear you—or worse, completely tunes you out?Most moms believe they need the “perfect words” to get through to their teenager. But the truth is, your words don’t matter if there’s no reliable connection for your message to land. In this episode, Jessica shares why focusing on repairing and maintaining the communication channel with your teen matters more than any script.Here’s what you’ll walk away with:The #1 shift that turns

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13:09

#135-10 Powerful Communication Secrets You Can Use to...

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2025/09/29

Does every conversation with your teen feel like a battle of eye rolls, one-word answers, or endless arguments?You’re not alone—and it’s not because your teen doesn’t care. The truth is, most moms unknowingly use communication habits that shut down conversations instead of opening them up. This episode gives you practical tools to shift from constant conflict to calm, meaningful connection.Inside, you’ll discover:10 powerful communication secrets that stop power struggles before they startHow to

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05:28

#134-Are You Thinking “I’m Failing as a Mom”?- How to...

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2025/09/26

Do you ever try to tell yourself, “I’m a good mom,” but your brain flat-out refuses to believe it?That’s because big, positive leaps—like going from “I’m failing as a mom” to “I’m amazing”—feel fake when you don’t believe them. In this quick episode of The Teen Years Toolkit for Moms, Jessica Stewart shares the coaching tool called The Thought Ladder to help you gently shift your thoughts in ways your brain will actually accept.By listening, you’ll discover:Why your brain rejects affirmations that

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#133-Why Your Brain Tells You “I’m Failing as a Mom”...

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2025/09/24

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m failing as a mom”—especially when your teen struggles, when you lose your cool, or when other moms seem to have it all together?You’re not alone. Many moms of teenagers carry this hidden guilt and self-criticism, but what if that thought isn’t proof you’re failing at all? In this episode, Jessica Stewart, life coach for moms of teens, unpacks why your brain creates these failure alarms and how to shift your perspective so you can respond with calm instead of

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14:24

#132-Do You Feel Like Your Failing as a Mom? Why the...

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2025/09/22

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m failing as a mom” when your teenager is unhappy, struggling in school, or tuning you out?If so, you’re not alone—and the truth is, those feelings of failure have less to do with your actual parenting and more to do with impossible standards no mom could ever meet. This episode helps you reframe what success really looks like in raising teens so you can release the guilt and focus on what you can control.Discover why your “failure” moments are actually signs

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04:06

#131-How You Can Turn Hurt Into Connection With Your...

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2025/09/19

Do you feel stung when your teen shuts the door and barely says a word—like you’ve lost your connection?The truth is, it’s not your teen’s action that causes the pain, it’s the dramatic story your brain spins about it. In this episode, you’ll learn a practical tool to separate facts from stories so you can stay calm and open to connection, even when your teen pulls away.By listening, you’ll discover:Why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios when your teen withdrawsA simple 4-step “Fact Checker”

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12:46

#130-Does Your Brain Make Teen Silence Mean...

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2025/09/17

Does your teen come home, head straight to their room, and leave you wondering if you’re being pushed out of their life?If so, you’re not alone—and the real struggle often isn’t their silence, but the painful meaning you attach to it. In this “Coach Me Through This” episode, Jessica helps a mom untangle the heavy thoughts behind her teen’s one-word answers and shows a gentler way forward.In this episode, you’ll discover:A surprising reframe for seeing your teenager’s closed bedroom doorWhy your

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11:44

#129-Is Your Teen Shutting You Out? How One Simple...

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2025/09/15

Does it feel like your teen used to tell you everything, but now they walk in, shut the door, and shut you out?You’re not alone—many moms of teens struggle with the sudden silence and distance, often taking it personally and spiralling into guilt, frustration, or fear that the bond is broken. This episode unpacks why your teen may be pulling away, what you’re unintentionally making it mean, and how to reframe your response to keep communication open.In this episode, you’ll discover:The real reasons

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07:52

#128-Caught In a Tug of War With Your Teenager?How To...

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2025/09/12

Do you feel like every conversation with your teenager turns into a battle of wills that leaves you both frustrated and disconnected?You’re not alone—many moms of teens find themselves in a constant tug of war, trying to guide and protect while their teenager pushes for independence. The problem isn’t that you care too much, it’s that the harder you pull, the harder they push back.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why arguments with teens often spiral into exhausting tug of wars.How the “Drop the

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09:23

#127-How to Break the Argument Cycle And Stop Being...

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2025/09/10

Do you feel like every little issue with your teenager turns into a fight, no matter how hard you try to keep the peace?If arguments about clothes, curfews, or “small stuff” are leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your teen, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t that you’re failing as a parent—it’s that old thought patterns are keeping you stuck in the same cycle.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your teen’s choices aren’t actually the cause of your frustrationHow to recognize the thoughts

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