How to Reconnect with Your Teenager | Jeanine Mouchawar on Parenting Through Conflict

What if your teen slamming doors and shutting down wasn’t the end—but the beginning of something new?In this powerful episode of The Second Chance Podcast, Jeff Robertson sits down with parenting coach Jeanine Mouchawar to explore how she turned a strained relationship with her son into a deep connection—and how you can too.Jeanine shares practical strategies to break through teenage resistance, rebuild trust, and communicate without power struggles. Whether you're in the thick of it or trying to prevent future blowups, this conversation offers hope, tools, and the reminder that it’s never too late to reconnect.Key Topics:The moment Jeanine realized her approach wasn’t workingThe parenting strategies that saved her relationshipHow to get your teen to open up without pushing them awayWhy it’s not about control—but about connectionWhat every teen really needs (but can’t say)About Jeanine:A Stanford graduate and certified life coach, Jeanine Mouchawar helps parents turn conflict into connection with their teenagers. Learn more here.Subscribe for more real conversations about second chances, resilience, and redefining family.Connect with Jeff today