EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 22 MIN
Why I Stopped "Saving" My Kids From Failing
from Oops, I Healed Again! · host Jenn & Suzanne
Are you helping your kids… or protecting yourself from discomfort? In this episode, we talk about the hard and humbling truth of letting our kids fail, why perfectionism often hides behind "good parenting," and what happens when you finally take your hands off the wheel. We share stories about grade battles, missed assignments, awkward conversations with teachers and coaches, and the unexpected gifts of watching your kids figure it out on their own. Tune in and find out why failure is the most powerful parenting tool you're not using. Highlights Why letting your kids fail is the most loving thing you can do. What happened when we stopped checking every assignment. The difference between supporting vs. saving. How letting go of control helped our kids (and us) grow. A simple question to help you pause before you "rescue". 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
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