#157-How You Can Turn Overwhelming Holidays With Your Teens Into Calm Moments With 1 Simple Strategy: (Calm Parenting, Communication)
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos · Jessica Stewart
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Show Notes
Are you already bracing yourself for the teen attitude, family comments, or chaos that always seems to hit during the holidays?
This episode shows you how to handle those triggering moments with intention instead of reactivity—so you can stay calm, grounded, and connected even when your teen rolls their eyes, relatives make comments, or the day feels overwhelming.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• How to use “deciding ahead of time” to stay calm even when stress spikes
• Why your brain reacts so quickly in family moments—and how to get your prefrontal cortex back online
• Simple, in-the-moment regulation strategies to pause, breathe, and respond instead of reacting
Press play now to learn the practical mindset tools that will help you show up as the grounded, intentional parent you want to be this holiday season.
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