Finding your CALM with your teenager

• #88-Why “Just Say No” Doesn’t Work Anymore—And What Parents Should Say Instead When Talking to Teens About Underage Drinking

  Are you dreading “the talk” with your teen about drinking—and afraid you’ll either blow up or be ignored?This episode is your guide to having real, honest conversations with your teen about alcohol without turning it into a lecture or losing the connection. Whether you're team abstinence, harm reduction, or just terrified of saying the wrong thing, this discussion will ground you with neuroscience, strategies, and real-life examples to help you feel more prepared.Learn how alcohol impacts your teen’s developing brain in ways they need to hear—from you, not social media.Understand the pros and cons of abstinence vs. harm reduction parenting approaches and choose what fits your values.Get tools to transform fear-based reactions into calm, open conversations that actually invite your teen to talk.Press play to learn how to turn one of the hardest parenting talks into a powerful, trust-building moment with your teen.Thinking Plan episode mentioned in this episode link is hereNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTHave a parenting teenagers question you would like me to help you with? Submit your question here and I will send you a voice recording with some coaching assistanceBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.

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• 87-How a Simple Smile Can Melt Teen Attitudes and Strengthen Your Bond-Mom's Weekly Power Tool

  Do your eyes light up when your teenager walks into the room—or do you brace for drama?If you're feeling disconnected from your teen, stuck in a cycle of power struggles, or unsure how to rebuild the closeness you once had, this episode gives you a refreshingly simple (yet wildly effective) tool to shift your energy and theirs—in seconds.Discover the science-backed emotional cue that tells your teen they're safe, seen, and loved.Learn how one tiny change in your facial expression can neutralize tension and build long-term trust.Understand why this subtle parenting move is more powerful now than ever before in their teenage years.Press play to learn the easiest parenting tool you already have—but probably forgot to use—and watch how your connection with your teen begins to shift today.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTHave a parenting teenagers question you would like me to help you with? Submit your question here and I will send you a voice recording with some coaching assistanceBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.

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• #86-Why Saying “I’m Sorry” to Your Teen Isn’t Weak—It’s Powerful Parenting

  Have you ever yelled at your teenager and instantly felt like you ruined everything?If you’ve ever spiraled into guilt after a blow-up with your teen, you’re not alone—and the good news is, all is not lost. In fact, repairing the connection afterward can make your relationship stronger than it was before. This episode breaks down exactly how.Learn why it’s never too late to reconnect with your teen, no matter how intense the argument was.Discover the four-step repair process that disarms defensiveness and rebuilds trust.Hear real-life role-plays that show what not to do—and how to do it better.Listen now to learn how to rebuild your bond after conflict and create a calmer, more connected relationship with your teen.Book referenced in this episode Good Inside by Dr. Becky KennedyNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTHave a parenting teenagers question you would like me to help you with? Submit your question here and I will send you a voice recording with some coaching assistanceBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.

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• #85-Why The Power Tool Emotional Self-Regulation Is the Key to a Stronger Bond With Your Teen

  Are you tired of feeling like your teen’s moods control the entire energy of your household?When parenting teens, it's easy to feel powerless and reactive—especially when your teenager seems to spiral and drag you into their emotional chaos. In this episode, Jessica shares the life-changing tool called the emotional self regulator that gives you back control—not over your teen, but over your own peace of mind.Learn exactly how to use the “pause” to stop arguments before they start.Discover why naming your emotions out loud is more powerful than bottling them up.Hear real-life examples of how this tool strengthens connection instead of causing distance.Press play now to learn how emotional self-regulation can help you stay calm, connected, and confident—even in the heat of teen drama.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTHave a parenting teenagers question you would like me to help you with? Submit your question here and I will send you a voice recording with some coaching assistanceBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.

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• #84-Why Your Teen’s Rudeness Isn’t a Problem — Why It Upsets You As a Mom Isn't a Problem Either: Congratulations! You're Both Normal

  Do you feel personally attacked when your teen snaps at you, rolls their eyes, or talks back with an attitude?You’re not alone — but what if I told you that what feels like defiance might actually be normal, healthy behaviour for a developing teen brain? This episode dives into the misunderstood science and psychology behind teenage “rudeness” and why your emotional response is just as important to manage as theirs.Learn the brain-based reasons behind teen moodiness, attitude, and pushback.Discover why taking teen rudeness personally adds to your stress — and how to shift that narrative.Get actionable steps to respond calmly, keep your influence, and avoid power struggles.Listen now to understand your teen’s behaviour in a whole new way — and learn how to protect your peace while parenting through the chaos.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTHave a parenting teenagers question you would like me to help you with? Submit your question here and I will send you a voice recording with some coaching assistanceBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.

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