101. Struggling as a Single Mom? A New Way to Help Your Older Child Without Pushing Them Away - with Amy Fraughton

This week’s episode is something special—a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with parenting coach and podcast host Amy Fraughton, created especially with single moms in mind. If you’re parenting on your own—and feeling worn out, worried, or unsure how to really help your older child—this episode will speak right to your heart. Amy shares the powerful truth she discovered after years of parenting from anxiety and control: the key to real influence isn’t what you say… it’s the energy you bring into the relationship. In this episode, we talk about: Why your “helping” might be backfiring—and what to do instead The difference between control and true connection How to stay calm and confident when your child is struggling Why showing up differently can shift everything—even if they don’t change Whether you’re raising teens, co-parenting post-divorce, or trying to reconnect with an adult child, Amy’s wisdom will help you create more peace and connection at home. 💫 WHAT’S NEXT? Choose your next best step 👇 ➡️ Become an Insider and grab the Summer Rewind Playlist! Get weekly emails filled with encouragement, faith-based coaching tips, and exclusive invites to workshops + events! 🔗 sharonlamarcoaching.com/insider 💬 Join the Conversation on Facebook! Come hang out with other single Christian women who get it. Laugh, learn, and grow in our private group: 🔗 The Single Christian Woman 🎧 Ready to Go Deeper? Book a Complimentary Consultation Call If you're ready to kick your toxic thought to the curb with support, let’s talk. 🔗 sharonlamarcoaching.com/book-a-session 👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with Amy Fraughton ➡️ Listen to Amy’s podcast, The Parenting Connection — for Christ-centered support in building trust and connection with your older kids. 🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts ➡️ Grab Amy’s freebie: “How to Respond When Your Child Opens Up” — a simple tool to help you create connection and influence through conversation. 🔗 Download Amy’s Free Gift Hope this episode inspires you or makes you think.