#185-Why It’s Normal to Feel Annoyed by Your Teen—And What That Says About You as a Mom (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
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.
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