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

Ever feel that urgent jolt when your teen talks back—and you just want to shut it down right now?Even when you know your teen’s behavior is typical, your nervous system still goes into overdrive. This episode dives into the real reason you react so fast—and why that urge to “fix it” may be hurting connection more than helping.Discover the one-word tool that helps you pause without disconnecting or escalating.Learn how to return to a steady emotional state—without needing a complicated technique.Understand how to stay grounded and support your teen in the heat of the moment.Hit play to learn the one word that will help you stay calm, present, and connected during your toughest parenting 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 tell yourself, “This is just normal teen behavior” — and still feel like you’re about to snap?Knowing your teenager's actions are developmentally normal doesn't magically regulate your nervous system. Moms often beat themselves up for reacting emotionally, thinking logic alone should keep them calm — but that’s not how our bodies work.Learn why your nervous system reacts even when your brain understands what’s happening.Discover how to separate your teen’s behavior from your emotional response.Embrace your emotions as a powerful source of insight instead of something to fix or suppress.Hit play now to learn how to work with your nervous system — not against it — so you can stay steady and connected during even the most chaotic teen 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 you keep losing your cool with your teenager—even though you know you want to stay calm?You’re not failing, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, we explore a powerful yet simple parenting shift that helps moms like you stay grounded when emotions run high, especially during those chaotic teen years.Discover why “staying calm” isn’t the most helpful advice—and what your teen really needs from you instead.Learn how to use the technique of “anchoring” to stop reacting in the heat of the moment.Understand how to shift from spiraling guilt to grounded steadiness using practical tools that work in real-time.Tune in now to learn how to stay steady (not perfect!) in tough parenting moments—so you can respond with confidence and connection.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 stuck in a loop of scrolling, refreshing tracking apps, and running worst-case scenarios every time your teen is out?If worrying feels automatic—and even necessary—you’re not alone. But what if you could interrupt the spiral with one simple, grounding question? In this bite-sized episode, you'll get a fast, practical tool to help you pause the mental storm and decide whether your worry is helpful or just draining you.Learn the physical and mental cues that signal you’ve slipped into a worry spiralUse a 3-step process to determine whether your worry is actionable or unproductiveDiscover gentle thoughts and body-based resets that bring you back to the present momentTune in now to learn this quick and powerful tool to stop the mental energy drain of worry and refocus on what actually matters.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 find yourself obsessively refreshing your phone, imagining worst-case scenarios when your teen is out of the house — and calling it “just being a good mom”?This episode dives into a belief many moms carry: that constant worry is a sign of love and good parenting. But what if that belief is what’s keeping you stuck in stress and robbing you of peace? We’re talking about the emotional toll of hypervigilance, what’s actually happening in your brain when you're spiraling, and how to begin breaking the cycle—without ignoring your child’s safety.Understand how worry spirals begin — and why they feel so hard to stopLearn how to question the thoughts that make you feel out of controlDiscover practical mindset shifts to help you feel calm (or at least neutral) when your teen is outListen now to start untangling the guilt-worry loop and learn a more grounded way to show up for both your teen — and yourself.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 constantly stuck in a cycle of worry about your teen — only to end up feeling exhausted, anxious, and disconnected?If you're a mom who believes that worrying shows love or responsibility, this episode gently challenges that idea and reveals why worry may be draining your energy without keeping your teen any safer. We explore how worry becomes a mental habit disguised as care — and what to do instead.Discover the hidden emotional toll of worrying and why it doesn't make you a better mom.Learn how to spot when you're spiraling and shift into constructive action instead.Get practical strategies to reduce worry, increase trust, and feel more present in your relationship with your teen.Press play now to learn how to stop letting worry run your parenting and start reclaiming your peace, energy, 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 finish a scroll session feeling more anxious or irritated than when you started?Many moms of teens turn to social media for a mental break—only to walk away feeling emotionally drained. This episode introduces a simple, eye-opening self-coaching tool that helps you check in with your body and emotions while you scroll, helping you make more intentional choices without guilt or restriction.Learn how to identify what scrolling is really doing to your nervous systemDiscover why mindfulness—not willpower—is the key to breaking screen habitsApply this powerful tool beyond social media to other unwanted habits in your lifeHit play to learn how a 30-second scroll check-in can transform your screen time—and your emotional well-being.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 felt like a hypocrite telling your teen to get off their phone—while scrolling on yours?If you're avoiding the screen time conversation with your teen because you're battling your own habits, you're not alone. This episode explores how to break the shame cycle and lead your teen from a place of honesty, not perfection.Discover why your own screen time struggles can actually build connection with your teen instead of breaking trust.Learn how to approach the conversation without guilt or self-judgment so it actually leads to change.Gain a simple mindset shift that turns mutual struggle into a chance for collaborative leadership and family growth.Listen now to learn how to shift from self-criticism to calm confidence in your next screen time conversation with your teen.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.comLearn 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 dread bringing up screen time with your teen because it always ends in conflict or power struggles?You’re not alone — for many moms, managing screen time feels like a constant tug-of-war that leaves everyone frustrated. In this episode, Jessica Stewart and parenting expert Tess Connolly dive deep into how to move away from resentment and into cooperation, all while protecting your relationship with your teen.Discover how to spot early signs of unhealthy screen habits — before they damage sleep, mood, or relationships.Learn the exact steps to co-create a screen time agreement with your teen that builds trust and independence.Get practical, non-judgmental communication tools to end daily tech fights and start calmer, more connected conversations.Listen now to learn the calm, confident strategy to ditch screen time battles and help your teen take ownership of their tech use.About today's guest:Tess Connolly, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, seasoned parent coach, and the host of the Single Parenting Reset podcast. She specializes in guiding families—especially those with tweens and teens—toward more intentional, cooperative, and values-based relationships.Through her compassionate, personalized guide-and-coach approach, Tess helps parents uncover and build on the strengths they already have. Her work empowers families to confidently navigate parenting challenges while fostering deeper connection and trust at home.Whether she's supporting single parents or families navigating tough transitions, Tess is passionate about helping you create a calmer, happier, and healthier family life—without power struggles or guilt.Grab her Tech Reset Agreement HereFind her at www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.comNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM ESTTake the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your TeenBook a free 1:1 coaching consult hereConnect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 instantly imagine the worst when your teen misses an assignment or shuts down—and feel powerless to stop it?It’s completely normal for your mind to spiral when your teen starts slipping at school or pulling away emotionally. But living in a constant state of panic doesn’t help them—or you. In this short episode, you’ll learn how to work with your fear instead of against it.Understand why your brain jumps straight to worst-case scenarios when your teen struggles.Learn a powerful “Then What?” coaching tool to ground yourself when anxiety takes over.Discover how to shift out of catastrophizing and into calm, present-moment parenting.Tune in now to learn how to move from fear to calm with a simple mental tool you can use anytime your teen’s behavior sends your brain into panic mode.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 feel like your yelling and past reactions may have permanently damaged your relationship with your teen?If you’ve been lying awake at night replaying moments you regret—words you wish you could take back, reactions that feel too big—you’re not alone. This episode is a lifeline for moms feeling weighed down by guilt, wondering if it’s too late to repair the connection with their teenager.Discover why yelling doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it’s actually rooted in deep care and fearLearn how repair (not perfection) is the most powerful tool for reconnecting with your teen.Get a practical mindset shift to help you pause and choose a calmer response in the heat of the moment.Press play now to learn how you can stop the guilt spiral and start rebuilding trust and connection with your teen—starting today.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 your thoughts about parenting making it harder than it needs to be?This episode dives into the real reason so many moms of teens feel burned out—and it’s not their teenager's behavior. It’s the guilt-ridden, perfectionist thoughts running on repeat that quietly drain your confidence and peace of mind.Learn the 10 most common thoughts that are secretly triggering your stress as a mom of teens.Understand why these beliefs feel true, especially under pressure—but are actually working against you.Get a simple, judgment-free strategy to loosen their grip and reclaim your calm without forcing positive thinking.If you're ready to feel more grounded and confident in your parenting—even when things get messy—hit play and start letting go of the thoughts that aren’t serving you.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

Would you ever scream at a frightened dog caught in a trap—or would you try to calm it with care and compassion? Then why do we so often speak harshly to ourselves in moments of parenting stress?When parenting your teen gets hard, your nervous system can go into survival mode—snapping, freezing, or shutting down. This episode offers a powerful reframe that helps you understand what’s really going on in those moments and how to respond to yourself with the same compassion you’d offer someone else in pain.Learn how parenting stress impacts your nervous system and why self-criticism makes it worseUnderstand the harmful roots of “love bombing” in relationships—and how to flip it for self-healingDiscover a practical, calming technique rooted in compassion that can help you respond instead of reactPress play now to learn how to use compassion—not criticism—as your most powerful parenting tool when stress hits.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.

Does your brain start running a stress-filled to-do list before you’ve even opened your eyes?If your mornings feel like mini anxiety attacks before your feet even hit the floor, this episode offers a simple yet powerful practice to calm your nervous system before the day begins—without needing to force fake positivity.Learn a gentle 9-minute morning practice that can change the tone of your entire day.Understand why your brain wakes up scanning for stress—and how to lovingly redirect it.Discover calming self-talk that brings you back to the present and quiets early-morning overwhelm.Press play now to discover how a few quiet moments in bed can help you stop searching for pain and start your day with calm.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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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 certain family members always push your buttons during the holidays?If you find yourself dreading familiar tensions or trying to "brace yourself" for uncomfortable moments, this episode gives you a surprising mindset shift to stay grounded, even when things get messy. Instead of being caught off guard, you'll walk in prepared—calm, centered, and ready.Learn a powerful 8-word phrase that disarms emotional triggers before they even happen.Discover how to mentally rehearse family interactions so you respond intentionally, not reactively.Find a playful, stress-reducing way to observe family patterns without getting pulled in.Hit play now to learn how to turn triggering moments into calm practice—not emotional problems—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 jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com 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.