#249-Why “Being Hard On Yourself” Is Hurting Your Relationship With Your Teen:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

#249-Why “Being Hard On Yourself” Is Hurting Your Relationship 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

May 25, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 250

About this episode

Jessica Stewart discusses how self-judgment affects parenting teenagers and offers strategies for practicing compassion and calmness.

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your teenager… and then immediately turning that same frustration onto yourself? Parenting teenagers can feel emotionally exhausting, especially when you’re constantly questioning whether you’re doing enough, staying calm enough, or handling conflict the “right” way. In this episode, Jessica explores how the thoughts you think about yourself directly affect how you respond to your teen — and why practicing loving, compassionate thoughts can completely transform your parenting experience. Learn how self-judgment quietly increases stress and makes calm parenting harder Discover how changing your thoughts can instantly shift your emotional reactions during difficult moments with your teen Understand how to practice unconditional love while still maintaining healthy boundaries and consequences Press play to learn how practicing loving thoughts can help you feel calmer, more connected, and more confident during the teenage years. 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…

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