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Podcast: The Almost Empty Nest—Letting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Again—with Small Jar Coach
Episode: Getting Your Teen to Listen — Letting Go of Control and Rebuilding Connection | Ep. 52
Description: You’re not alone if it feels like your teen won’t listen to anything you say. I’ve been there—and so have most of the moms I coach. In this episode, I unpack why our usual parenting strategies often fail, even when we have the best intentions. It's not just about finding the right words; it's about the mindset we bring to these tough conversations.
We talk about:
Why communication breakdowns with teens are so common
How emotional triggers like guilt, anxiety, and mom anger get in the way
The surp...