Parenting Teens and Adult Kids and Why It's So Hard to Stay Present for Their Wins | Ep. 257
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges moms face in staying present during their children's successes and offers insights on how to celebrate wins mindfully.
Have you ever noticed how quickly you move from celebrating a win for your big kid to worrying about what comes next? In this episode, I explore a hidden challenge many moms face: our tendency to rush past our kids' successes (especially the small ones) instead of fully experiencing it. After receiving incredible news from my son about a goal he had worked toward for years, I caught myself doing exactly what so many of us do. Instead of staying present in the joy, my mind immediately jumped to the next challenge and the next thing that could go wrong. That experience inspired a deeper conversation about why Moms often struggle with letting go, even when things are going well. In this episode, I share three common ways we rob ourselves of our children’s wins, how our mindset keeps us focused on future worries, and why learning to be present for success is just as important as preparing for challenges. You’ll leave with practical life insights to help you stay present for the moments that matter most. 💡 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: …
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Collins
Topics covered
- parenting teens
- celebrating wins
- mindfulness
- letting go
- mom challenges
Keywords
- parenting
- teens
- success
- mindset
- celebration
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