How to Let Go of Your Teenager (Without Losing Connection)

We all want our kids to grow up confident and capable, to make good choices and chase their dreams. But we also worry they'll make big mistakes, or get hurt. So how do you hold on and let go at the same time?

👉 Want to give your teen more freedom without losing your connection? Inside Parenting Teens Academy, parents learn to let go a little at a time, stay calm when their teen makes choices they wouldn't, and keep the relationship strong for the long haul. Try it free for 7 days

In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and creator of the Moms of Bigs community, Esther Joy Goetz. A self-described potato chip-eating, NFL-loving mom of four "grownish and flownish" kids, Esther brings help, humor, and hope to parents trying to give their big kids roots of love and wings of freedom.

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to give your teen room to become their own person
• Why the long-term relationship matters more than winning today's battle
• How to connect with your teen with no strings attached
• How modeling respect helps your teen feel seen, heard, and valued

 

EPISODE CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Meet Esther Joy Goetz and Moms of Bigs
• 05:34 Balancing nurturing and letting go
• 09:03 The fear of letting go and losing control
• 13:06 Creating a safe space and setting healthy boundaries
• 23:12 Being the bad guy and building trust
• 28:41 Key takeaways and action steps

 

CONNECT WITH ESTHER JOY GOETZ

• Instagram: @momsofbigs
• Facebook: @momsofbigs

 

CONNECT WITH DR. CAM CASWELL

• Website: AskDrCam.com
• Instagram: @DrCamCaswell
• Parenting Teens Academy

 

ABOUT THE SHOW

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.

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