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

• #130-Does Your Brain Make Teen Silence Mean Rejection? Here’s the Truth That Changes Everything

  Does your teen come home, head straight to their room, and leave you wondering if you’re being pushed out of their life?If so, you’re not alone—and the real struggle often isn’t their silence, but the painful meaning you attach to it. In this “Coach Me Through This” episode, Jessica helps a mom untangle the heavy thoughts behind her teen’s one-word answers and shows a gentler way forward.In this episode, you’ll discover:A surprising reframe for seeing your teenager’s closed bedroom doorWhy your interpretation of their behavior creates more pain than the behavior itselfA practical way to respond that keeps connection open while respecting independencePress play now to learn how to bring compassion—for both yourself and your teen—into even the quietest moments at home.Discover how you naturally respond in high-stress parenting moments—and how to shift back to calm, connected communication. Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Grab your Cheat Sheet on How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen HereNew 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.

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• #129-Is Your Teen Shutting You Out? How One Simple Shift Helps You Reconnect When Your Teen Start Pulling Away

  Does it feel like your teen used to tell you everything, but now they walk in, shut the door, and shut you out?You’re not alone—many moms of teens struggle with the sudden silence and distance, often taking it personally and spiralling into guilt, frustration, or fear that the bond is broken. This episode unpacks why your teen may be pulling away, what you’re unintentionally making it mean, and how to reframe your response to keep communication open.In this episode, you’ll discover:The real reasons your teen retreats to their room that have nothing to do with rejecting youHow your thoughts about their behaviour may be creating more distance than you realizeA simple communication approach that helps you reconnect without accusations or power strugglesPress play now to learn how to stay calm, connected, and confident—even when your teenager pulls away.Discover how you naturally respond in high-stress parenting moments—and how to shift back to calm, connected communication. Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Grab your Cheat Sheet on How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen HereNew 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.

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• #128-Caught In a Tug of War With Your Teenager?How To Drop the Rope For Peace at Home and More Connection With Your Teen

  Do you feel like every conversation with your teenager turns into a battle of wills that leaves you both frustrated and disconnected?You’re not alone—many moms of teens find themselves in a constant tug of war, trying to guide and protect while their teenager pushes for independence. The problem isn’t that you care too much, it’s that the harder you pull, the harder they push back.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why arguments with teens often spiral into exhausting tug of wars.How the “Drop the Rope” tool works to end power struggles in the momentA practical way to pause, de-escalate, and protect your relationship while still modelling emotional maturity.Press play now to learn how to step out of arguments gracefully and bring more calm and connection into your home starting today.Discover how you naturally respond in high-stress parenting moments—and how to shift back to calm, connected communication. Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Grab your Cheat Sheet on How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen HereNew 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.

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• #127-How to Break the Argument Cycle And Stop Being Triggered by Your Teen’s Choices

  Do you feel like every little issue with your teenager turns into a fight, no matter how hard you try to keep the peace?If arguments about clothes, curfews, or “small stuff” are leaving you frustrated and disconnected from your teen, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t that you’re failing as a parent—it’s that old thought patterns are keeping you stuck in the same cycle.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your teen’s choices aren’t actually the cause of your frustrationHow to recognize the thoughts that spark conflict and shift them in the momentA coaching approach that helps you stop pushing back and start building connectionPress play now to discover how to break the argument cycle and respond to your teen in a calmer, more connected way.Discover how you naturally respond in high-stress parenting moments—and how to shift back to calm, connected communication. Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Grab your Cheat Sheet on How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen HereNew 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.

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• #126-Are You Arguing With Your Teen? Here are 3 Steps You Can Use to Stop Arguing With Your Teen & Build Lasting Connection Today

  Do you find yourself in constant arguments with your teenager, leaving both of you upset and disconnected?If every conversation with your teen feels like a tug-of-war, you’re not alone. Moms everywhere struggle with this exhausting cycle of yelling, power struggles, and the need to “be right.” But the truth is, these arguments don’t create influence or connection—they only push your teen further away.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why arguments with your teen are so common (and what’s really happening beneath the surface)A simple 3-step method to end the back-and-forth and bring peace back to your homeA bonus step that repairs connection after an argument and deepens trust with your teenagerPress play now to learn how to stop the cycle of arguing and start building the calm, connected relationship you truly want with your teen.Discover how you naturally respond in high-stress parenting moments—and how to shift back to calm, connected communication. Take the quiz now—it only takes a minute!Grab your Cheat Sheet on How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen HereNew 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.

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