Parenting a teen can feel like riding a roller coaster—especially when they’re hungry, tired, or stressed. In this episode, we dive into the unpredictable world of teen mood swings and how they impact not only your teen, but your entire family’s atmosphere. I share three powerful takeaways that will help you transform chaos into calm:

• Why It Happens: Understand the driving forces behind teen mood swings and what they really mean.
• What It Means: Discover how these ups and downs affect your family dynamics and your teen’s emotional world.
• Creating Peace: Learn simple strategies to maintain your cool and build a peaceful, connected home, no matter how wild the ride gets.

Ready to turn turbulent moments into opportunities for growth and connection? Book a free Peaceful Parenting Call today and let’s create a personalized plan that helps you handle these challenges with grace and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt like every interaction with your teen turns into a battle, you’re not alone. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.) can make parenting feel like an exhausting, never-ending power struggle. In this episode, I’m joined by a seasoned therapist who specializes in working with teens and their families to navigate the challenges of O.D.D. We’ll dive into what’s really going on beneath the defiance, how to shift the dynamic, and practical strategies to restore peace in your home. If you’re ready for real solutions and a path forward, let’s talk—book a Peaceful Parenting call with me today!

About my guest: Ashley Hudson is a mother of 3 boys, licensed teen therapist, and parent coach, with over 12 years of experience. Her group private practice, Ashley Hudson Therapy, is based in Orange County, CA, focusing on empowering adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, sport performance anxiety, grief, and parent-child relational conflicts. Drawing from her extensive experience working with thousands of teenagers, Ashley loves working with parents of teenagers and helping them reconnect with their teens. Ashley has created online parenting courses: The Connected Parent and Social Media & Your Teen designed to help parents establish open communication and build meaningful connections with their teens. You can follow her on instagram @ashleyhudsontherapy or the links below.

https://www.illuminateyourconnection.co/connectedparent

https://www.illuminateyourconnection.co/social-media-and-your-teen

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily battles—unfinished homework, messy rooms, and getting your teen to just do what they’re supposed to do. But if we’re only chasing short-term compliance, we risk infantilizing our teens, missing what they’re actually struggling with, and losing opportunities to teach emotional skills that last a lifetime.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to shift your focus from daily control to long-term connection—so your teen actually wants to come to you for support. We’ll break down the sneaky ways parents sabotage their long-term goals, what to do instead, and how to create a home where trust and emotional resilience thrive.

- The biggest mistake parents make when trying to “win” daily battles with their teens
- How to stop micromanaging and infantilizing your teen (without chaos breaking loose)
- What your teen is actually struggling with—and how to support them without enabling
- A simple mindset shift to build trust and connection for the long run

If you’re ready to parent with the big picture in mind, book a Peaceful Parenting call today. In just 30 minutes, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you ditch the power struggles and build a lifelong relationship with your teen. Schedule your call HERE.