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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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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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10:36

#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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12:22

#106-How Moms can Manage Communicating about Their...

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2025/07/21

Are your teen’s summer thrill-seeking adventures sending your anxiety into overdrive?If your teen’s cliff jumping, dirt biking, or spontaneous road trip ideas trigger a full-body “NOPE” reaction, you’re not alone — and you’re not a bad parent. In this episode, we unpack why teens are wired for risk and how moms can respond with calm confidence instead of panic.Understand the brain science behind why your teen is naturally drawn to risky behaviour.Learn a simple yet powerful strategy (the CALM

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09:03

#105-Think This, Not That: A Mental Tool to Make...

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2025/07/18

Does it feel like family vacations with your teen aren’t what they used to be—and you’re left wondering if they’re ruining the trip or if something else is going on?If you’ve ever packed your bags hoping for reconnection and joy, only to be met with eye rolls and headphones, you’re not alone. This episode introduces a powerful mindset tool—the Vacation Expectation Reframe—to help you navigate this phase without resentment or emotional exhaustion.Learn the 3 key questions to ask yourself when your

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#104-Why Your High Summer Vacation Expectations Are...

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2025/07/14

Do your once-excited kids now groan at the idea of a family vacation—and bring more eye rolls and phones than smiles?If summer break has started to feel more like a power struggle than a peaceful getaway, you're not alone. This episode unpacks why your teen's attitude toward family trips has shifted, and how you can adapt your mindset (and expectations) to reduce friction and reconnect—without losing your mind in the process.Learn the developmentally normal reasons your teen might not be

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#103-How This Simple “Energy Meter” Tool Can Help...

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2025/07/11

Do you feel like your emotions are running the show—especially in tense moments with your teen?In this episode, Jessica Stewart reveals the Emotional Energy Meter—a practical tool to help you name, understand, and feel your emotions instead of escaping or burying them. Learn how emotional awareness impacts your energy, your communication, and how your teen learns to handle their emotions by watching you.Discover why avoiding emotions can actually make parenting harder.Learn a simple 4-step tool to

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17:57

#102-What Moms Need to Know Now About How To Start...

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2025/07/07

Are you avoiding “the talk” with your teen because it feels awkward, overwhelming, or just too uncomfortable to start?Are you avoiding “the talk” with your teen because it feels awkward, overwhelming, or just too uncomfortable to start?You're not alone—most moms hesitate to talk about sex, consent, and relationships with their teens, worried it might encourage the very behaviour they’re hoping to prevent. But silence doesn’t protect them—it only leaves them vulnerable to misinformation from peers,

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13:56

#101-5 Reasons Moms Resist the “Oxygen Mask”...

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2025/07/04

Are you constantly putting your teen’s needs before your own—only to end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and reactive?This episode dives into why so many moms ignore the advice to “put your oxygen mask on first” and how that silent resistance leads to burnout, guilt, and emotional spirals during the most critical parenting years.Understand what the “Mom’s Oxygen Mask” truly means beyond bubble baths and spa days.Uncover the deep-rooted beliefs causing you to neglect your own needs.Learn small, actionable

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#100-How Showing Up Differently For My Son’s Mental...

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2025/06/30

Are you constantly trying to “fix” your teen’s mental health—only to feel more helpless, disconnected, and overwhelmed?In this deeply personal milestone episode, Jessica shares her emotional journey through her son's OCD diagnosis and what she learned the hard way about supporting a teenager through mental health struggles. If you've ever felt powerless or like you're doing everything wrong, this episode will bring clarity and calm.Hear what actually works (and what doesn’t) when your teen is going

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#99-Mom's Weekly Power Tool-The Child to Teen...

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2025/06/27

Still trying to parent your teen the same way you did when they were little—and wondering why it's not working anymore?In this short but powerful episode, you'll learn why your default parenting habits might be causing the very pushback and emotional chaos you're trying to avoid. Your teen is operating on a new system—and it's time your parenting upgraded too.Learn what the “Child to Teen Adapter” is and why it’s your secret weapon for smoother communication.Discover how to rewire your default

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14:40

#98-Still Parenting Your Teen Like They're 8? Here's...

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2025/06/23

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "It was so much easier when they were younger…” or “Why do I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing anymore?” You're not alone—and there’s a powerful reason for that shift.Raising a teenager requires a completely different parenting approach than the one you used when they were little. And while you may know they’re changing, emotionally adapting to this new stage is a whole different story. If you're feeling disoriented, disconnected, or stuck in old habits,

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