Unlearning Parenting: Divorce Made Me A Single Parent... Now What?

Send us Fan MailJuanita shares her journey as a single mother parenting her now 18-year-old daughter from age four, offering wisdom on co-parenting, building resilience, and evolving from teacher to coach.• Transitioning from a two-parent household to single parenting requires choosing trust with both the co-parent and eventually the child• The shift from teaching to coaching should happen earlier than most parents realize—around 8-9 years old in today's digital world• Technology management requires open communication rather than excessive monitoring or restrictions• Children need to experience hard things to build resilience—protecting them from struggle prevents growth• Parents must recognize the difference between protecting from harm versus protecting from challenge• Our children often reflect our own behaviors, offering opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection• Allow your co-parent to parent in their own way—different doesn't mean wrongShare this episode with someone who might benefit from these insights and subscribe to continue unlearning together toward more freedom.