<p>Raising resilient teens isn’t about control, perfection, or fixing every problem — it’s about <b>letting go, setting healthy boundaries, and staying emotionally present</b> when things get messy.<br></p><p>In this episode, <b>Jacquelynn Cotten</b> sits down with parenting coach <b>Randi Crawford</b> to talk honestly about what parents of teens and tweens are facing today: emotional overwhelm, overparenting, pressure to perform, blended families, sports stress, and the fear of getting it wrong.<br></p><p>Together, they break down how parents can stop reacting, start responding, and raise confident, emotionally capable teens without losing connection or burning themselves out.<br></p><h2>🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</h2><ul><li>What it really means to raise <b>resilient teens</b></li><li>Why letting go helps teens build confidence and independence</li><li>How to set boundaries without controlling or micromanaging</li><li>Why teens release emotions at home — and how to handle it calmly</li><li>The long-term damage of overparenting and constant fixing</li><li>How to stay present during teen emotional outbursts</li><li>Parenting through divorce, blended families, and major transitions</li><li>How listening builds trust more than advice or discipline</li><li>Why resilience is built through struggle — not rescue</li></ul><h2>💬 Powerful Quotes from the Episode</h2><blockquote><p>“The greatest gift we can give our kids is independence.”</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>“We’re not first reactors — we’re first responders.”</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>“Your child is not a reflection of you.”</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>“Stop fixing. Start listening.”<br></p></blockquote><h2>👩‍👧 Who This Episode Is For</h2><ul><li>Parents raising teens or tweens</li><li>Moms feeling reactive, exhausted, or overwhelmed</li><li>Families navigating blended households or big life changes</li><li>Parents wanting to raise resilient, confident teens</li><li>Anyone looking for realistic teen parenting advice<br><br></li></ul>