#174-Why Trying to Make Your Teen Happy Is Sabotaging Your Joy :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos · Jessica Stewart
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Show Notes
Are you constantly walking on eggshells around your teen, wondering how you're supposed to feel any joy when nothing you do seems to help?
If your teenager seems emotionally distant or unhappy no matter how hard you try — especially during the holidays — it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost the connection and joy you once had. This episode breaks down why moms’ emotions often get tangled with their teen’s — and what to do about it.
- Discover how to untangle your emotional state from your teen’s, even if they’re struggling.
- Understand the hidden grief of parenting teens and how to compassionately process it.
- Learn the real path to peace — by regulating your own emotions instead of trying to manage theirs.
Press play to start finding moments of joy and steadiness in your parenting, even when things feel emotionally chaotic.
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