Raising Resilient Teens: Letting Go, Setting Boundaries, & Staying Present

Raising resilient teens isn’t about control, perfection, or fixing every problem — it’s about letting go, setting healthy boundaries, and staying emotionally present when things get messy.

In this episode, Jacquelynn Cotten sits down with parenting coach Randi Crawford to talk honestly about what parents of teens and tweens are facing today: emotional overwhelm, overparenting, pressure to perform, blended families, sports stress, and the fear of getting it wrong.

Together, they break down how parents can stop reacting, start responding, and raise confident, emotionally capable teens without losing connection or burning themselves out.

🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What it really means to raise resilient teens
• Why letting go helps teens build confidence and independence
• How to set boundaries without controlling or micromanaging
• Why teens release emotions at home — and how to handle it calmly
• The long-term damage of overparenting and constant fixing
• How to stay present during teen emotional outbursts
• Parenting through divorce, blended families, and major transitions
• How listening builds trust more than advice or discipline
• Why resilience is built through struggle — not rescue

💬 Powerful Quotes from the Episode

“The greatest gift we can give our kids is independence.”

“We’re not first reactors — we’re first responders.”

“Your child is not a reflection of you.”

“Stop fixing. Start listening.”

👩‍👧 Who This Episode Is For

• Parents raising teens or tweens
• Moms feeling reactive, exhausted, or overwhelmed
• Families navigating blended households or big life changes
• Parents wanting to raise resilient, confident teens
• Anyone looking for realistic teen parenting advice