#238-How To Let Go of Guilt and Take Time for Yourself Without Hurting Your Connection With Your Teen:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

#238-How To Let Go of Guilt and Take Time for Yourself Without Hurting Your Connection With Your Teen:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

From The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos by Jessica Stewart

April 29, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 238

About this episode

This episode discusses how moms can let go of guilt and embrace self-care while maintaining a strong connection with their teens.

Do you feel guilty taking time for yourself—even when your teen doesn’t need you? As your child grows more independent, many moms feel lost, restless, or even selfish for having more free time. This episode dives into why that discomfort isn’t a problem—but a sign of a major identity shift that can either disconnect you or help you grow. Understand why mom guilt shows up during the teenage years Learn how your identity as a mom is evolving (and why it feels so uncomfortable) Discover how self-care actually helps you become calmer, more present, and more connected Press play to learn how to release guilt, embrace this new phase of motherhood, and show up as the calm, connected parent you want to be. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence…

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