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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 15 MIN

95: Too Strict or Too Soft? How to Find the Parenting Sweet Spot as an LDS Mom of Teenagers

from Think New Thoughts · host Emily Ricks

Many LDS moms of teens find themselves leaning too far toward control or too far toward keeping the peace.  When you feel disconnected from your teen, or super exhausted in your parenting, those emotions can be clues of which way you are leaning.  In this episode, we'll talk about how to find the balance between "laying down the law" and getting walked on--so you can feel connected, AND at peace.  Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. 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? Renew Your Mind 1:1 Coaching is for moms who are ready to feel anchored, hopeful, and confident--without waiting for your teenager to change.  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.  

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