84: Want More Influence With Your Teen? Stop Trying to Control Them | Agency in LDS Parenting

Do you ever feel like you should be a more patient mom, your teen should make better choices, or your family should be further along than you are? Perfectionism doesn't just show up in spotless kitchens or impossible standards—it quietly steals your peace in parenting, too. In this episode, you'll discover how perfectionism often looks like resisting the trade-offs that naturally come with raising teenagers. As your kids grow, you can't have complete control and deep connection at the same time. You'll learn why letting go of perfectionism, embracing trade-offs, and honoring your teen's agency can actually lead to more influence, and a stronger relationships. If you're an LDS mom of teens who wants more connection, less frustration, and greater confidence in your parenting, this mindset shift will help you create more peace in your home.  Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again.  You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com   Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching --------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.