“My Big Kid Is Lying”—Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 252
About this episode
In this episode, Jennifer Collins discusses the emotional impact of discovering a lie from your teen and offers mindset shifts to foster connection and trust.
Have you ever caught your big kid in a lie? Well...you're not the only one. In this episode, I'm exploring why this hits us so hard in motherhood... not just because of the behavior itself, but because of what we make it mean about our kids, our relationship, and ourselves. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts that help you let go of anxiety and respond in a way that actually builds connection instead of creating more distance. This isn’t about excusing the lie or letting go of your values. It’s about redefining trust, setting boundaries from a grounded place, and learning how to show up as the mom you want to be, even when things feel out of control. If you’re navigating the challenges of parenting teens, feeling the emotional weight of letting go, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose in this season of motherhood, this conversation will help you feel more steady, more confident, and more connected... both to your child and to yourself. 💡 Interested in learning more about how to create peace, confidence and connection as you raise and launch your teen? Join me for my next free masterclass: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class . 💪 Curious about coaching with…
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Collins
Topics covered
- parenting teens
- trust
- boundaries
- motherhood
- connection
- anxiety
Keywords
- lying
- parenting
- teens
- trust
- boundaries
- motherhood
- connection
- anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Small Jar, Small Jar Coach
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