Summer Rewind-Episode #104-Teen Not Thrilled About Your Summer Vacation Plans? What you Can Do About It This Summer: (Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)
About this episode
This episode discusses how to navigate the challenges of planning a family vacation with a disinterested teen and offers strategies for reconnecting.
Do your once-excited kids now groan at the idea of a family vacation—and bring more eye rolls and phones than smiles? If summer break has started to feel more like a power struggle than a peaceful getaway, you're not alone. This episode unpacks why your teen's attitude toward family trips has shifted, and how you can adapt your mindset (and expectations) to reduce friction and reconnect—without losing your mind in the process. Learn the developmentally normal reasons your teen might not be enthusiastic about vacation—and why it’s not personal. Discover powerful mindset shifts that help you grieve what’s changed without giving up on connection . Get practical, flexible strategies to co-create a summer vacation that works for both you and your teen. Hit play now to learn how to navigate summer with your teen more calmly, clearly, and confidently—so you can create new memories that matter . 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…
People in this episode
Host: Jessica Stewart
Topics covered
- family vacation
- teen communication
- parenting strategies
- mindset shifts
- summer plans
- connection with teens
Keywords
- teen attitude
- family trips
- calm parenting
- communication skills
- summer vacation
- parenting tips
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