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

• P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series Day 5: E Is for Evaluate — Reflecting With Compassion, Not Criticism:(Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Do you ever finish a holiday and immediately replay everything that went “wrong” — the tense moments, the mood swings, the comments, the overwhelm?In today’s final episode of the P.E.A.C.E. mini-series, we shift from self-criticism to compassion. Day 5 is all about gently evaluating how things went — not with judgment, but with curiosity and kindness. This step helps you notice what worked, where you showed up differently, and what you want to carry forward into future gatherings.Instead of picking apart your reactions or your teen’s behaviour, today is your chance to celebrate the subtle wins, the moments of connection, and the ways you grew.In this soft, grounding episode, you’ll learn:• How to reflect on the holiday without spiraling into guilt or self-blame• Why evaluating with compassion gives you clarity (not shame)• Simple questions that help you recognize what went well• How to use this reflection to strengthen future holidays and your relationship with your teen• Why seeing everything as “information, not failure” frees you emotionallyThis is your moment to breathe, honour your effort, and learn from the season with gentleness.Press play to wrap up the P.E.A.C.E. mini-series with compassion, clarity, and a renewed sense of confidence in how you show up for yourself and 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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• P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series-Day 4: Connection Over Perfection:(Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Do you ever feel so busy keeping the holiday “perfect” that you miss the small, meaningful moments unfolding right in front of you?In Day 4 of the P.E.A.C.E. mini-series, we gently shift the focus away from perfection and back to what your heart actually wants during the holidays: connection. Real connection. The kind that doesn’t need matching outfits, beautifully staged photos, or a flawless holiday meal — just presence, openness, and tiny moments where you and your teen meet each other as you are.When you’ve planned ahead, expected reality, and accepted what unfolds, you clear emotional space for connection to happen naturally instead of forcing it or chasing it.In today’s short, grounded episode, you’ll learn:• Why connection isn’t hours-long conversations — it’s the tiny, everyday moments• How preparing your mindset helps you stay present enough to notice those moments• The simple, side-by-side approaches teens respond to best• How to spot your teen’s subtle bids for connection (even if they seem half-present)• Why connection matters more than perfect plans, photos, or family performancesWhen the pressure lifts, the closeness you want has room to breathe.Press play to shift your focus from perfection to presence — and discover how small, intentional moments of connection can transform the way you and your teen experience the holidays.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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• P.E.A.C.E Mini-Series Day 3: A Is for Acceptance — Finding Peace With What’s Really Happening : (Moms, Teens, Communication)

  On Day 3 of the P.E.A.C.E. mini-series, we explore one of the hardest but most freeing skills for moms during the holidays: acceptance. Not the kind that means you approve of everything or love what’s happening — but the kind that stops the emotional tug-of-war inside you.Acceptance helps you release the pressure to control every moment, every mood, every plan, and every person… including yourself. When we let go of resistance (“this shouldn’t be happening”), we make space for clarity, calm, and connection.In this gentle, short episode, you’ll learn:• Why resisting what’s already happening doubles your emotional load• How acceptance helps you move from “this isn’t supposed to happen” to “okay… what now?”• How to accept the season you and your teen are in — without judgment or shame• Why accepting your own feelings (frustration, disappointment, overwhelm) is an act of compassion, not failureAcceptance doesn’t make moments perfect — it makes you more grounded within them.Press play to soften your expectations, release the internal battle, and create more emotional room for peace as you move through the holidays.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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• P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series Day 2: E Is for Expect — Finding Calm by Expecting What’s Real, Not Ideal(Moms, Teens, Communication)

  Do you ever find yourself hoping your teen will act differently “just because it’s a holiday”… only to feel disappointed or hurt when they show up exactly the way they always do?In today's tiny but powerful episode, we soften the expectations that quietly create so much stress for moms during the holidays. Instead of wishing for the picture-perfect, Hallmark-version of your teen or other family members, Day 2 invites you to expect the real people in your life—their moods, their quirks, their tiredness, their need for space, and yes… sometimes their attitude.When you expect what’s real instead of what’s ideal, you protect your peace from the sting of disappointment and the spiral of taking everything personally.In this calming episode, you’ll learn:• Why expecting your teen to be “different” on a holiday almost always leads to stress• How lowering expectations isn’t giving up—it’s choosing compassion and reality• How expecting mood swings, plan changes, or distance helps you stay grounded and present• Why honest expectations create more peace for you and your teenThis gentle shift can prevent resentment, protect your heart, and help you actually enjoy the people you love.Press play to give yourself a breath of clarity today—and walk into your next holiday moment prepared for reality, not perfection.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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• 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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