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

• P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series Day 1: P Is for Plan — How To Stay Grounded Before the Holiday Stress Hits:(Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Do you ever wish you could walk into the holidays already grounded—before the stress, the comments, or the teen attitude even show up?On Day 1 of the P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series, we start with the kind of planning that actually brings you peace—not the menu, not the shopping list, not the decorations. Today is about planning your reactions so your nervous system, your heart, and your energy don’t get swept away by the chaos of the season or the moods of everyone around you.If certain moments, people, or teen behaviours always seem to trigger you, today’s episode is your gentle invitation to prepare your mind with compassion, not pressure.In this short, calming episode, you’ll learn:• How to create a simple “thinking plan” that supports you during hard holiday moments• Why identifying your emotional hotspots ahead of time prevents meltdowns—yours and your teen’s• A few grounding phrases you can return to when you feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or pulled into old family patternsThis tiny shift in mental preparation can change the entire tone of your holiday experience.Press play to give yourself 2 peaceful minutes today—so you can walk into the holiday season feeling steadier, clearer, and so much more supported by your own mind.Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.caThis 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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• #157-How You Can Turn Overwhelming Holidays With Your Teen Into Calm Moments With One Simple Strategy: (Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Are you already bracing yourself for the teen attitude, family comments, or chaos that always seems to hit during the holidays?This episode shows you how to handle those triggering moments with intention instead of reactivity—so you can stay calm, grounded, and connected even when your teen rolls their eyes, relatives make comments, or the day feels overwhelming.In this episode, you’ll discover:• How to use “deciding ahead of time” to stay calm even when stress spikes• Why your brain reacts so quickly in family moments—and how to get your prefrontal cortex back online• Simple, in-the-moment regulation strategies to pause, breathe, and respond instead of reactingPress play now to learn the practical mindset tools that will help you show up as the grounded, intentional parent you want to be this holiday season.Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.caThis 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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• Trailer: The P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series to Help You Stay Calm This Holiday Season

  Do the holidays feel heavier than they used to—like you're carrying the joy, the traditions, and the emotional weight for everyone in your family?If you’ve ever wished you could slow down, breathe, and actually feel peaceful during this season—especially while parenting a teenager who has their own big emotions—this 5-day P.E.A.C.E. mini-series was made for you. These tiny, 2–3 minute episodes are small pockets of calm designed to remind you that you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through the holidays.Inside this gentle mini-series, you’ll discover:• How to take the pressure off yourself and make space for your own peace• A simple daily shift that helps you show up calmer for your teen and your family• A compassionate framework (P.E.A.C.E.) that supports you when the holidays feel overwhelming or emotionalThese five days will help you soften, reconnect, and remember that you deserve calm too—no matter how busy or messy the season may be.Press play to join Jessica for this heart-centered mini-series and walk into the holidays feeling supported, grounded, and so much more at peace.Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.caThis 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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• #156-Why Your Teen’s Holiday Pushback Feels So Personal—& How to Navigate It With the 3-C Method: (Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Have you ever had a holiday plan perfectly mapped out—only for your teen to say, “I don’t want to go,” leaving you spiralling with hurt, frustration, or panic?If holiday changes from your teen leave you feeling rejected, disappointed, or unsure how to respond without escalating tension, this episode will show you exactly why those reactions happen—and how to navigate them with calm, clarity, and connection. Holidays don’t have to be a battle between their independence and your desire for family time.In this episode, you’ll learn how to understand your emotional reactions without blaming yourself, why holiday conflict is typically about expectations rather than relationships, and how to use the 3-C method—Check-In, Clarify, Collaborate—to create holiday plans that honour both you and your teen.Press play now to learn a simple three-step tool that will help you stay calm, reduce conflict, and build a more connected holiday season with your teen.Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.caThis 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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• #155-Does Your Teen Want a Different Holiday Plan? How To Enjoy the Holidays With Your Teen by Shifting Expectation Patterns:(Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Are the holidays starting to feel more like a negotiation with your teenager than the cozy family season you always imagined?This episode breaks down why holiday plans suddenly feel emotional, tense, or even hurtful when your teen wants more independence—and how to navigate these changes without slipping into resentment, guilt, or full-blown conflict. If you want holiday connection instead of holiday power struggles, this conversation is exactly what you need.Listeners will learn:How to understand the real reasons behind your teen’s shifting holiday preferences without taking them personally.Communication strategies that create win-win holiday plans and help your teen feel heard while still honouring family values.Self-coaching questions that help you stay grounded, manage your emotions, and avoid reacting from hurt or disappointment.Press play and learn how to create a calmer, more connected holiday season with your teen—without sacrificing your needs or their growing independence.Want to learn what your communication style under stress is? Take the quiz below.Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Not sure where to start with having conversations with your teens about sex, drugs, alcohol or vaping? That's why I created this cheat sheet for How to talk about the BIG stuff with your teen. Grab it below How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at [email protected] Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.caThis 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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