Are you living in a jungle

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

of emotions? We know the way out.

Her emotions. My emotions. 😵‍💫

Sometimes parenting a teenage girl feels like living in a jungle.

One minute she’s laughing with you in the kitchen.
The next, she’s slamming a door.
Twenty minutes later, she needs a ride to Starbucks.

And somewhere in between, you’ve gone from “I love you so much” to “WHY ARE YOU TALKING TO ME LIKE THAT?!”

Sound familiar?

But here’s the question I really want you to think about:

When your daughter has big feelings…how much do they become YOUR feelings?

She’s anxious. You’re irritated.

She’s angry. You’re defensive.

She’s disappointed. You’re trying to fix it.

And then you might find yourself wondering…

Why am I this worked up about her friendship drama?

If you’ve ever found yourself here, this week’s blog is for you.

Because there’s a difference between being there for your daughter’s emotions and getting swept up in them.

And learning that difference might be one of the most important, and surprisingly difficult, parenting skills of the teenage years.

I’m sharing a practice in this month’s blog that can make a huge difference in how you weather your daughter's emotional storms.

Read the full blog below: Her Emotions. My Emotions.

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