When How You're Raising Your Kids Triggers Your Parents

What happens when the way you raise your kids doesn't look anything like the way you were raised? In this episode, we talk about the emotional complexity of parenting differently, especially when it comes to boundaries, family dynamics, and generational expectations. I share the story of when my daughter asked that her grandparents stop coming to her soccer games, and how it sparked tension about opening up. I also open up about how my healing journey shifted the way I parent, and how those changes have led to misunderstandings with extended family.   Highlights Why doing things DIFFERENTLY doesn't mean you're doing them WRONG. Why raising your kids differently can stir up family tension. How to manage disappointment from parents without spiraling into guilt. Tips to let go of old obligations and prioritize your kids' needs. Why it's okay for others to misunderstand your parenting choices.   Resources + Links Watch the podcast on YouTube   Follow Us Jenn Shaw Jones - Jennerational Healing Founder of Jennerational Healing and a Teen Communication & Identity Coach for Moms. She helps mothers improve communication, strengthen connection, and raise resilient, confident young adults through "The Confident Teen Communication System," using her Identity-Led Communication method. Find her on IG at: @TheJennShawJones or www.jennerationalhealing.com   Suzanne Storm - Sparked Mom  Sparked Mom is for every mom who's ever thought, 'I don't know who I am anymore.' Motherhood wasn't meant to erase you, but it can feel like it has. Suzanne helps busy moms take simple, doable steps to feel alive, confident, and like themselves again—without losing the mom they want to be. Find her on IG at: @TheSuzanneStorm or www.suzannestorm.com