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

Feeling like you didn’t “do enough” this holiday season—or even finish all 12 days of this series? You’re not behind.In this gentle final episode of the 12 Days of Holiday Calm, Jessica invites you to release the pressure to absorb everything perfectly and instead focus on just one calming insight that resonated with you. Whether you were here for all 12 days or popped in halfway through, there’s something worth carrying into the new year.Revisit your favorite calming moment or mindset shift from the series.Learn how emotional “check-ins” can guide your thinking—even long after the holidays.Be reminded that you don’t need to “do it all” to benefit from inner calm and self-compassion.Take a moment to reflect, pick the one tool or insight that served you most—and carry it with you into the new year with calm, clarity, and confidence.Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday 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.

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I love my teen, but I really don’t enjoy being around them right now”—and then instantly feel like a terrible mom for it?You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not a bad parent. In this episode of Teen Years Toolkit for Moms, we dig into the silent guilt many moms carry when they don’t always like their teenagers, even though they love them deeply. If you’ve ever wrestled with this emotional tension, this episode offers the clarity and relief you’ve been looking for.Learn why disliking certain moments with your teen doesn’t make you a bad mom—it makes you human.Understand how guilt and self-blame are shaped more by your thoughts than by your teen’s behavior.Discover a powerful mindset shift that helps you accept both your own humanness and your teen’s—without the guilt spiral.Listen now to finally stop beating yourself up for being a human mom and start building more compassion for both you and your teen—even during the tough moments.Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday 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.

Ever wondered if someone else could parent your teen better than you—or if you're just not cut out for this?In today’s episode of the 12 Days of Holiday Calm, Jessica offers a transformative reframe that starts with just one question: How are YOU the best parent for YOUR teenager? If you’ve been feeling doubtful or overwhelmed, this 3-minute gift to yourself will help you reconnect with your unique strengths and purpose as a parent.Discover a grounding question that brings clarity and confidence during the most confusing parenting moments.Learn why you’re uniquely equipped to guide your teen—even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.Start shifting from “I don’t know what I’m doing” to “I’m exactly who they need,” one thought at a time.Tune in now and give yourself the gift of remembering why you are the perfect parent for your teen—no one else could do it better.Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday 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.

Are you walking into family conversations—or teenage tension—without checking in on your emotional tone first?In this short but powerful Day 10 episode of the 12 Days of Holiday Calm, Jessica shares a simple yet often overlooked tool to avoid off-key interactions during this high-stress season: tuning your emotional tone before stepping into conversations. Whether you’re parenting a teen or preparing for a holiday gathering, this quick mental reset can change everything.Learn how to quickly “tune” your emotional state so you don’t bring stress energy into calm spaces.Discover how your tone—not just your words—impacts how others respond to you.Use this practice to enter conversations more intentionally, reducing conflict and increasing connection.Listen to this quick episode now and learn how to reset your emotional tone in just a few seconds—so you can show up the way you want to this holiday season.Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday 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.

Do you ever wonder why it feels so hard to love your teen when they’re acting out—even though you know you love them unconditionally?In this honest and deeply relatable episode, Jessica dives into the emotional complexity of parenting teens—especially when your child’s behavior challenges every ounce of patience you have. If you’ve ever felt guilty for pulling back or losing your temper, this episode will help you understand why that happens and how to shiftDiscover why unconditional love feels hardest when your teen is acting their worst—and how to stay grounded anyway.Learn the sneaky ways parents unintentionally make love feel conditional and how it affects communication.Get practical tools for staying calm and loving during emotional storms—without giving up on discipline or boundaries.Listen now to start creating a calmer, more connected relationship with your teen—by practicing love that doesn’t disappear when things get hard.Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday 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.