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.
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This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.
