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

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

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115: The Powerful Way Forgiveness Can Lighten Your...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/10/05

If you've been feeling worn down as a mom, some of your energy may be going toward something you don't even realize you're doing. In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Danny DeJesus on The Next Baseline about the emotional energy we spend fighting against things we can't change, and what becomes possible when we let go. In this episode, you'll discover: Why trying to change things you can't change can quietly drain your emotional energy What forgiveness actually is—and what it

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11:37

114: How LDS Moms Can Find Peace When Parenting Teens...

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2026/10/01

Sometimes parenting teenagers doesn't look anything like you thought it would. When you can't change what your teenager is choosing, or what is happening to them, you might feel discouraged, frustrated, or even hopeless. In this episode, you'll discover: The real reason you may feel stuck in disappointment, anger, or resentment when parenting doesn't look the way you expected Where your power actually lies when you can't change your teenager A different way to see what's happening that puts peace

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13:41

113: Loving the Teen You Actually Have | A Different...

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2026/09/28

You probably had a picture in your mind of who your teenager would be—what they'd care about, the choices they'd make, even the relationship you'd have. But what happens when the teenager you actually have doesn't match the one you imagined? In this episode, you'll discover: The grief many moms experience on the journey of raising teenagers A surprising way forgiveness can help heal your pain A new way of thinking that can help you feel more love for the teenager you actually have Tune in to

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14:21

112: When You Feel Inconvenienced by Your Teen's...

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2026/09/24

When your teenager makes choices that affect you, it can be easy to get frustrated—not just with what's happening right now, but with what you're afraid those choices might mean for the future. In this episode, I'm using a very ordinary frustration around food to show you a tool you can use with all kinds of parenting situations. You'll learn: The most important distinction that will help you decide how you want to respond How trying on a different thought can change how you feel and respond The

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14:59

111: Parenting Teens Is Exhausting When You Don't...

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2026/09/21

Do you ever feel exhausted trying to get your teenager to make good choices, have a better attitude, or do what you've asked? In this episode, you'll discover: How to know what's actually yours to manage as a mom and what belongs to your teenager Some common ways you may be crossing that line without even realizing it How staying on your side of the line can make parenting feel so much less exhausting (and more fun!) • • • New (short!) episodes every Monday and Thursday with tools to help you

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11:08

110: Frustrated With Your Teen? Stop Doing This One...

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2026/09/17

Have you ever been frustrated trying to get your teenager to understand something that seems so obvious to you? Maybe you think it's important to keep a clean room, stay on top of schoolwork, go to church, or make certain choices—and your teenager just doesn't see it the same way. In this episode, you'll discover: What you actually want when you're trying to get your teenager to see things your way Why trying to get them to believe what you believe creates so much frustration A much more freeing

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10:42

109: If You Want To Enjoy Parenting Teens More, Start...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/09/14

If you want to understand why parenting your teenager can feel so hard—and what you can actually do to find more joy in it—this episode will give you the foundation for everything else we talk about on the podcast. In this episode, you'll learn: The five parts of a tool called the Model How the five parts work together How to start using this tool today to find more joy as you parent teenagers Listen in for a crash course or a review of this amazing tool. :) Join me for new episodes every Monday

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07:47

108: When Your Teen is Struggling: Is Your Response...

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2026/09/10

When your teenager is going through something hard, of course you want to help—but your first instinct might not be as helpful as you think. In this episode, you'll learn The difference between cuddling and coddling And how the way you think about a challenge can either weaken or build confidence for you and your teen. ▶️Press play to learn how to support your teenager through hard things while still communicating confidence in their ability to handle them. Not sure how to handle something

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107: 5 Things to Give Up if You Want to Enjoy...

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2026/09/07

What if some of the things you expect yourself to do as a mom are actually sucking the joy out of parenting? In this episode, you'll discover: How trying to protect your teen from hard emotions and hard experiences can drain your energy and leave you discouraged How to stop measuring your success as a mom by your teenager's choices and outcomes Why you don't have to know exactly what to do—and how uncertainty can actually deepen your reliance on God Press play if you're ready to let go of some of

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16:35

106: Parenting Teens Without Yelling | What to Do...

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2026/09/03

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

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11:36

105: 3 Reasons the Consequences You Set For Your Teen...

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2026/08/31

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

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104: When You Resent Your Teen—The Parenting Problem...

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2026/08/27

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

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10:14

103: The Argument With Your LDS Teenager You Will...

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2026/08/24

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

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14:19

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

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2026/08/20

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

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13:00

101: 4 Reasons To Stop Beating Yourself Up as an LDS...

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2026/08/13

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

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13:40

100: Tired of Power Struggles With Your Teen? Try...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/08/06

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

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13:51

99: The Most Powerful Way to Rebuild Connection with...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/07/30

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

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16:41

98: Lost Your Cool With Your Teen? 3 Things to Do Next

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2026/07/23

You lost your cool with your teenager. You snapped, raised your voice, or said something you wish you could take back. Now what? In this episode, you'll learn 3 things you can do after you lose your patience with your teen that will help you rebuild connection and ultimately strengthen your relationship. If you're an LDS mom who wants to handle parenting conflict with more compassion, confidence, and connection, this episode will help you know what to do next. Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That

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16:45

97: The Surprising Key to Less Conflict with Your...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/07/16

Conflict with your teenager doesn't have to be your normal. If you've ever found yourself thinking, Why won't they just listen? or Why can't they see things my way? you're not alone. Many of us carry around an invisible "manual" for the people we love. We have unspoken expectations for how our teens should behave, communicate, make decisions, and respond to us. When they don't follow that manual, it's easy to feel frustrated, hurt, or disappointed—and conflict often follows. In this episode, you'll

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09:50

96: What Should I Do as an LDS Mom If My Teenager...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/07/09

What would you do if your son didn't want to go to church this week? In this Choose Your Own Adventure episode, we'll explore how the exact same Sunday morning can unfold in two very different ways depending on the thoughts you choose and the mom you decide to be. One path is fueled by fear and the need to control. The other is grounded in faith, curiosity, and honoring agency. Listen in to discover how much influence you still have—even when your teenager makes a choice you don't like. Click here

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