Here is something you might not want to hear.
As a parent of a teen, that voice in your head is never quiet.
Your teen heads off to a party, and you tell them to call you when they get there.
You think,
I care about what she is doing.
It’s my job to keep her safe.
And it is.
But is your motive a safety concern or over-protection?
Notice when your mind spins out of control imagining worst-case scenarios.
Fear and worry consume you.
Check-in with yourself.
Do you require your teen to check in for safety, or to make yourself feel better?
Managing your stress level is your responsibility.
Not your teens’.
Is it easy to manage your fears and worries?
No.
But it’s doable with my help.
That’s what we work on in coaching.
When you want your teen to respect you versus please you, take responsibility for your emotions.
You’ll stop feeling guilty for trying to control them and start feeling empowered because you know how to settle your worries.
Do you want to feel close to your teen?
This is the place to start.
♥️ Jeanine
P.S. Take the first step, and let’s talk. Share with me what’s going on, and I will tell you how I can help. You will feel relieved and hopeful that there is a better way.
P.P.S. If you aren’t ready to coach with me and you want more parenting strategies, click here to watch one of my free classes. Or click here to listen to the latest podcast.
