#147-Should You Suppress Anger If You Want to Be a Calmer Mom? The Truth Might Surprise You: (Moms, Teens, Communication)
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos · Jessica Stewart
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Show Notes
Have you ever told yourself, “I shouldn’t be this angry” — or felt guilty for losing your temper with your teen?
If so, you’re not alone. Many moms believe that feeling or showing anger makes them “bad” parents, but that belief actually keeps them trapped in a loop of guilt, shame, and disconnection.
In this episode, we’ll explore how anger isn’t your enemy—it’s information your body and mind are trying to give you.
- Discover why your brain and body resist anger, even when it’s meant to protect you.
- Learn how anger can uncover unmet needs or crossed boundaries so you can respond instead of react.
- Understand the difference between “anger as danger” and “anger as information” to transform your emotional resilience as a mom.
Press play now to learn how to stop resisting anger and start using it as a tool for calm, confident communication with your teen.
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