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The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting 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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12:49

#126-Are You Arguing With Your Teen? Here are 3 Steps...

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2025/09/08

Do you find yourself in constant arguments with your teenager, leaving both of you upset and disconnected?If every conversation with your teen feels like a tug-of-war, you’re not alone. Moms everywhere struggle with this exhausting cycle of yelling, power struggles, and the need to “be right.” But the truth is, these arguments don’t create influence or connection—they only push your teen further away.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why arguments with your teen are so common (and what’s really

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07:07

#125-4 Steps You Can Use to Shift From Explosive...

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2025/09/05

Do you ever feel like your teen pushes your buttons and anger takes over before you can stop it?In this episode of Teen Years Toolkit for Moms, you’ll discover why anger isn’t just an outburst but a powerful signal—and how learning to listen to it can completely shift the way you respond in tough moments.By tuning in, you’ll learn:Why anger is more than just emotion—it’s actually a messenger.A simple 4-step “anger check-in” tool you can use anytime you feel triggered.How to uncover your personal

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10:42

#124-Are You Trying To Will Your Anger With Your Teen...

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2025/09/03

Do you find yourself snapping at your teen over eye rolls, messy rooms, or backtalk — and regretting it the second after?If anger feels like it’s running the show in your parenting, you’re not alone. This episode walks you through a real mom’s struggle with constant frustration and shows you a coaching approach that helps break the cycle of yelling, guilt, and power struggles.By listening, you’ll discover:Why anger is more of a messenger than a flaw in parentingHow to spot the real trigger behind

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12:20

#123-Are You Angry With Your Teen All The Time? Why...

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2025/09/01

Do you ever feel guilty for being angry with your teen — like it means you’re failing as a mom?Here’s the truth: your anger isn’t the enemy. It’s actually a messenger. In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift your perspective on anger so you can stop feeling ashamed of it and instead use it to create stronger, more open communication with your teen.By listening, you’ll discover:How to recognize the important messages your anger is sending you.Practical ways to investigate what’s beneath the anger

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09:22

#122-The Surprising “Mouth Zipper” Trick That Can...

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2025/08/29

Do you ever feel like the more you talk to your teen, the less they actually listen?If power struggles, eye-rolls, and constant pushback feel like the norm in your home, this episode is for you. Today, Jessica reveals why moms often fall into the trap of over-talking—and how a surprising tool called the "mouth zipper" can transform tense moments into opportunities for connection.By listening, you’ll discover:The hidden reasons your advice might be pushing your teen away instead of drawing them

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09:01

#121-Coach Me Through This-How Moms Build Trust With...

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2025/08/27

Ever feel like you’ve got the perfect advice for your teen, but the moment you share it, they shut you down with “You don’t understand”?If you’ve been left frustrated, helpless, or wondering why your teen won’t listen, you’re not alone. This episode explores why your teen resists your solutions and what you can do to foster calm communication instead of constant power struggles.By listening, you’ll discover:Why shifting from “fixing” to “listening” can strengthen your bond with your teen.How to

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17:43

#120-Teens Not Listening to Your Advice? How Moms Can...

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2025/08/25

Do you ever feel frustrated when your teen comes to you with a problem, but then shuts down the moment you share your advice?You’re not alone. Many moms fall into “fix-it mode,” believing solutions will strengthen the bond—but the truth is, your teen craves understanding, not instructions. In this episode, we explore why advice-giving often backfires and how listening can transform your relationship.By tuning in, you’ll discover:Why listening builds trust and connection more effectively than

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04:33

#119-Moms Triggered by Your Teen?-How A “Neutralizer”...

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2025/08/22

Do your mornings with your teen feel like an endless cycle of chaos, frustration, and rushed arguments?Most advice tells moms to “just think positive,” but when you’re already stressed, your brain calls that out as fake. This episode shows why positivity doesn’t stick in high-stress teen moments and what actually works to stop the morning blow-ups.By tuning in, you’ll discover:The fastest way to break frustrating morning cycles without needing your teen to change firstA simple, believable mindset

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12:25

#118-Coach Me Through This-How Moms Can Break The...

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2025/08/20

Do your mornings with your teen feel like a frustrating repeat of the same chaos—just like Groundhog Day?If your teen rolls out of bed late, scrambles to find their stuff, and leaves you both annoyed before the day has even started, you’re not alone. Many moms feel stuck in this exhausting cycle. But the truth is, you have far more power to shift your mornings than you think.Discover how your current thoughts about your teen’s behavior are fueling frustration.Learn how to shift into a calmer, even

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10:03

#117-Teens Waking up Late? From Chaos To Calm: How...

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2025/08/18

Do your mornings turn into a battle because your teen just can’t seem to wake up on time?If you’re tired of starting the day with stress, guilt, or shouting matches, you’re not alone. Many moms struggle with teens who hit snooze, rush out the door, and leave you frustrated before the day has even begun. But what if there was a calmer, more effective way to handle it?Understand the real biological and developmental reasons your teen struggles to get up in the morning.Learn how to manage your own

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#116-The Reactor vs. ResponderTool: How Moms CanTell...

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2025/08/15

Do you jump in with a quick comeback, text, or lecture—only to regret it minutes later?In this episode, you’ll discover the difference between reacting and responding, why both have their place, and how to spot the moment when a pause will save you from unnecessary conflict or backpedaling.Learn the single most powerful self-coaching question to ask in any emotionally charged moment.Understand why urgency often tricks us into overreacting—and how to break the cycle.Discover how to turn emotional

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13:17

#115-Coach Me Through This-How to Coach Yourself...

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2025/08/13

When your teen is shut in their room after seeing friends hang out without them, do you rush in to comfort—or to fix?In this “Coach Me Through This” episode, you’ll hear how a real mom worked through her own reactions before speaking to her excluded teen—and why this inner work changed the conversation completely.Discover 3 key self-coaching questions to ask before responding to your teen.Learn how to use (and reverse) the coaching model for calmer, more supportive communication.Understand why your

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13:58

#114-4 Steps to Help Moms Handle Their Teen Being...

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2025/08/11

When your teen sees friends hanging out without them on social media, do you feel the urge to fix it—or to say “just let it go”?In this episode, you’ll learn why exclusion can hit teens (and parents) so deeply, how social media magnifies that pain, and why your own emotions matter just as much as theirs in these moments.Discover the 4-step CALM framework to regulate yourself before responding to your teen.Learn how to hold space for your teen’s feelings without silver-lining or problem-solving.Gain

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09:07

#113-Why Moms Need “Perspective Goggles” to Stop...

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2025/08/08

Ever feel like every conversation with your teen turns into a power struggle?When you’re caught in frustration, fear, or judgment, it’s almost impossible to hear your teen clearly—let alone respond calmly. This episode shows you how to use the “Perspective Goggles” tool to instantly shift your mindset, lower reactivity, and see the full picture, even in heated moments.Learn the 3 steps to quickly get out of emotional spirals and into calm clarityDiscover why seeing your teen’s perspective doesn’t

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13:28

#112-Coach Me Through This-How Moms Can Communicate...

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2025/08/06

Is your teen refusing to go back to school—and you're torn between pushing them and preserving your relationship?If you've tried everything from consequences to calm conversations and nothing’s working, this episode helps you see the problem in a whole new way. Discover why the urge to “fix” your teen’s mindset may be backfiring, and how shifting your internal approach can open up the exact connection you’ve been craving.Learn a powerful mindset model to coach yourself through tough parenting

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12:24

#111-From Spiralling to Calm: How Moms Can Reclaim...

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2025/08/04

Does your teen hate school—and you're stuck between yelling, worrying, and wondering what it says about your parenting?If back-to-school season brings dread and power struggles instead of structure, you’re not alone. In this episode, Jessica opens up about her own experience with a teen who rejected the entire idea of school and offers mindset shifts that will help you stop spiralling and start connecting—without micromanaging or guilt-tripping your kid.Discover the real reasons your teen may be

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07:04

#110-How This One Simple Tool Turns Your Worst “What...

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2025/08/01

Are you constantly stuck in “what if” thoughts about your teen going off to college—and feeling overwhelmed by fear?This week’s tool, The Fear Flipper, will teach you how to recognize those fear-based thoughts and ask your brain better questions—ones that lead to clarity instead of chaos. If you’ve been stuck in a loop of anxiety, this episode will give you the exact mindset tool to break free.Discover the brain’s sneaky habit of spiralling in worry—and how to stop it fast.Learn a simple method to

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11:37

#109-Coach Me Through This-How To Calm the Chaos in...

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2025/07/30

Is your teen heading off to college soon—and you’re wondering why it feels like your heart is breaking?When your child steps into independence, it can feel like you’re losing a part of yourself. This episode is your personal coaching session to help you untangle the overwhelming thoughts and emotions that come with this huge transition—and learn how to let go without falling apart.Learn how to reframe “losing yourself” as a season of rediscovery and growth.Understand the power of questioning your

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13:14

#108-Why Emotional Prep for Moms Matters More Than...

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2025/07/28

Is your heart already breaking at the thought of your teen heading to college—and you’re wondering how you’ll survive the goodbye?While we obsess over packing lists and dorm essentials, what most moms miss is how emotionally unprepared they are to handle the quiet, the fear, and the identity shift that comes with this life milestone. This episode is your guide to making space for all those big feelings—and coming out the other side with more peace and self-compassion.Learn why emotional preparation

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08:16

#107-How This Deceptively Simple Fact Finding Tool...

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2025/07/25

Do you find yourself spiralling into worst-case scenarios when your teen doesn’t text back or something feels off?In today’s episode, Jessica introduces a deceptively simple coaching tool called the Fear vs. Fact Finder—a game-changing practice that helps parents separate emotional overwhelm from grounded reality. If you’re tired of letting anxiety lead the way in tough parenting moments, this episode is your new go-to.Learn how to break free from anxious thought loops with a 2-step clarity

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