511: When Nothing Seems To Work: Second Guessing Your Parenting Instincts

511: When Nothing Seems To Work: Second Guessing Your Parenting Instincts

From Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs by Karen Stubbs

March 31, 2026 · 17 min · Season 198

About this episode

In this episode, Karen discusses the challenges of second guessing parenting decisions and encourages trust in God.

Ever find yourself second guessing your parenting decisions? You’re not alone. In this episode, Karen answers questions from moms navigating school struggles, motivation, and knowing when to step back. We hope you walk away feeling encouraged to trust God with the parenting choices you are making. Episode Recap: One parenting decision won’t make or break your child (1:50) My 1st grader doesn’t work hard in school and I can’t make her care! (2:30) How do I motivate my 10 year old yellow/green son? (5:00) My son is reluctant to participate in extracurriculars, how should I handle this? (11:42) Don’t project your fears and anxieties onto your child (14:15) Ask God for the wisdom you need to make parenting decisions today (15:00) Scripture: James 1:5 (NASB) “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him” Discussion Questions: When do you find yourself second guessing your parenting the most? What tends to be the trigger? Are there areas where you might be over-helping (or enabling) instead of allowing natural consequences to teach your child? What practical systems (routines, checklists etc.) could…

People in this episode

Host: Karen Stubbs

Topics covered

  • parenting decisions
  • motivation
  • trusting God
  • school struggles
  • extracurricular activities

Keywords

  • parenting
  • motivation
  • school struggles
  • trust God
  • parenting instincts

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: James 1:5

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