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

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m such a bad mom”—even after doing your best?
You’re not alone. This episode dives into the real reason those negative thoughts feel so loud—and why your brain is wired to focus on what went wrong instead of what’s going well. If you’ve ever struggled with mom guilt, this simple mindset shift can help you take your power back.
Learn the surprising neuroscience behind why “bad mom” thoughts stick.
Discover how to retrain your brain to notice and value the good without needing toxic positivity.
Walk away with a realistic, actionable tool for shifting your internal narrative and showing up more confidently as a parent

Press play now to learn how noticing the good can gently shift your self-talk and help you feel more grounded as a mom.
Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
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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.

Do you ever feel annoyed with your teen before they’ve even said a word—and then immediately feel guilty about it?
If you're stuck in a frustrating cycle of irritation, guilt, and self-criticism, you're not alone. Many moms silently carry this emotional tug-of-war, fearing it means they're failing as parents. But what if irritation doesn’t make you a “bad mom”—just a human one?
Learn why your frustration with your teen is more normal (and common) than you think
Discover how to break the guilt spiral without ignoring your emotions
Understand the mindset shifts that allow space for imperfection while still showing up as a connected, present mom

Press play now to learn how to embrace your emotions without letting them define your parenting—so you can finally drop the guilt and feel more confident in the teen years.
Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here
Connect with me at [email protected]
Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca
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.

Have you ever had a rough moment with your teen and instantly thought, “I’m a bad mom”? What if that thought is actually making parenting harder, not better?
If you’ve ever walked away from an argument, a moment of yelling, or just a tough day with your teen feeling like you’re failing, you’re not alone. But calling yourself a bad mom isn’t just unhelpful—it can quietly erode your confidence and clarity as a parent. In this episode, we unpack where that label comes from, why it sticks, and how to get free from it.
Learn why “bad mom” and “good mom” are just brain labels—not facts—and how they quietly shape your parenting mindset.
Discover 5 powerful mindset shifts to break free from the all-or-nothing thinking trap.
Walk away with more clarity, compassion, and confidence to handle the hard moments without spiralling into guilt.

Hit play now to stop the spiral of self-criticism and start parenting from a place of calm clarity and confidence—right when you need it most.
Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here
Connect with me at [email protected]
Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca
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.

Do you feel like your teen is slipping away and all you want to do is fix everything — but it only seems to make things worse?
If you're a mom who's ever jumped in to solve your teen's problems, only to be met with eye rolls or shutdowns, you're not alone. This episode tackles the hidden cost of "fix-it" parenting and shows you how shifting your mindset can create connection instead of conflict.
Learn the surprising emotional driver behind your urge to control or fix your teen’s situation
Discover the "Fix-It to Support Converter" — a practical mental tool to shift your parenting response in the moment
Hear calming, actionable ways to be emotionally present for your teen without overstepping or shutting them down

Press play now to discover how to transform your parenting from reactive to supportive — and finally feel closer to your teen, not further away.
Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here
Connect with me at [email protected]
Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca
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.

Ever feel like you're failing as a mom because you're not stepping in to stop your teen from making painful mistakes?
If you've ever been overwhelmed with anxiety and urgency when your teenager makes a questionable choice, this episode will shift your perspective. Discover why those intense emotions don’t mean you’re failing—but that you're actually doing the real, tough work of parenting a teen.
Learn how to manage the powerful urge to take over without guilt or shame.
Understand why anxiety and helplessness are signs of growth, not failure.
Discover how to support your teen effectively without grabbing the wheel.

Press play now to learn how to stay calm, grounded, and connected—even when your teen's choices terrify you.
Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!
How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen
New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST
Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here
Connect with me at [email protected]
Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca
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.