[EP 24] Ditch the Drama: Building the Relationship You Want With Your Teens - with Jeanine Mouchawar

In this rich and honest conversation, I sit down with Jeanine Mouchawar, a life coach for parents of teens, to explore how we can parent differently—especially during the high school years. Jeanine shares her personal journey, from struggling through chaos and disconnection with her kids to building stronger, more collaborative relationships through transformative communication strategies.We talk about the unique emotional challenges teens face today, how our old parenting defaults often sabotage connection, and what it means to truly empower your child for life beyond your home. Whether you're parenting an overachiever, a child with ADD, or simply navigating shifting dynamics as your kids grow, this episode is filled with “aha” moments and practical tools.In This Episode:Jeanine’s story of parenting three very different kids and what changed everythingWhy communication is the key to cooperation—and how to do it differentlyThe four categories of common teen behavior challengesHow expectations can create disconnection between parents and kidsThe power of emotional regulation and the “do-over” toolMoving from reward/punishment to values-based boundariesTips for fostering psychological safety in your homeWhy it’s never too late to strengthen your relationship with your childLinks + Resources:Connect with Jeanine Mouchawar:Website: jeaninemouchawar.comInstagram: @jeaninemouchawarcoachingFacebook: Jeanine Mouchawar CoachingTikTok: Jeanine Mouchawar CoachingBook a complimentary consultation with Jeanine via her websiteConnect with Audrey:LinkedIn: @audreytblairBook a call with Audrey: Coaching Consultation