#257-The 2 Questions That Help You Stay Calm When Your Teen Pushes Every Button :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

#257-The 2 Questions That Help You Stay Calm When Your Teen Pushes Every Button :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

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

June 12, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 257

About this episode

This episode discusses two questions that can help parents stay calm and respond effectively when their teenager's behavior triggers emotional reactions.

What if two simple questions could stop you from reacting emotionally the next time your teenager pushes your buttons? When your teen ignores a text, comes home late, or says something hurtful, it's easy to assume your emotional reaction is caused by their behavior. But often, it's the story your brain creates about the situation that fuels the frustration, fear, or anger. In this episode, you'll learn how to challenge those automatic interpretations so you can respond with more calm, clarity, and confidence. Learn how to separate facts from the stories your brain creates when your teen's behaviour triggers you. Discover how one powerful question can interrupt fear-based thinking before it spirals into emotional reactions. Understand how curiosity helps you gather information, stay regulated, and create more productive conversations with your teenager. Listen now to discover the two questions that can help you stay calm, reduce emotional reactions, and strengthen your connection with your teenager during challenging moments. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Stewart

Topics covered

  • calm parenting
  • communication skills
  • emotional regulation
  • teen behavior
  • parenting strategies

Keywords

  • calm parenting
  • teen communication
  • emotional reactions
  • parenting tips
  • anxiety management

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