Do you feel like the preteen years have turned your emotions into a daily rollercoaster? Are you tired of yelling, reacting, and then feeling guilty afterward? Do you wonder why staying calm feels so hard — even when you love your kids so much?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the one thing that changes everything in motherhood — your mindset.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or unsure how to stay calm during the preteen years, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the #1 mindset shift that helped me move from control to connection, from guilt to growth, and from reacting to responding with peace.

You’ll learn how emotional regulation, faith-led thinking, and intentional leadership can transform not only your parenting — but your confidence, your calm, and your connection with your preteen.

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more moms find encouragement, hope, and peace through faith-filled parenting and Confidence in Motherhood!

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Feeling like your preteen is pulling away and you don’t know how to reach them anymore? Tired of the emotional rollercoaster where one moment you’re calm and the next you’re reacting with guilt or frustration? Wondering why parenting preteens feels so hard, even though you love your kids deeply?

In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 mindset shift that transformed the way I parent my preteen and helped me stay calm, confident, and connected, even on hard days. We’ll talk about why control creates resistance, how guilt keeps moms stuck, and how emotional regulation becomes the foundation for trust and connection.

This episode is for faith-led moms who are tired of reacting and ready to lead with peace, guidance, and intentional habits that rebuild trust during the preteen years.

This week, notice one moment when you’d normally react and choose to pause and respond instead. Ask yourself, “What would a peaceful, confident mom do right now?” Then come share your experience inside the Connect with your preteen for Moms Facebook group. We celebrate progress, not perfection.

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more moms find encouragement, hope, and peace through faith-filled parenting and Confidence in Motherhood!

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Do you feel anxious when your preteen asks for more independence?Are you torn between wanting to trust your child and fearing everything will fall apart if you let go? Do you wonder if your need to control is actually creating more distance instead of connection?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most common — and misunderstood — parenting struggles: balancing guidance and independence with your preteen.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for controlling too much, afraid of letting go, or unsure how to lead without losing connection, this episode is for you. You’ll learn why control often backfires, how faith-led boundaries create safety, and the simple daily habits that help your preteen grow responsibly without damaging trust.

This episode will help you move from pressure and fear to calm leadership, stronger connection, and confident parenting — one small habit at a time.

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more moms find encouragement, hope, and peace through faith-filled parenting and Confidence in Motherhood!

✨ Sign up to be a Confident Mom Insider and receive your free guide: From Chaos to Calm — practical steps to transform your mornings: www.miriamworkman.com

✨ Ready to Build Connections That Lasts?

👉 Join here Connect With Your Preteen For Moms Facebook Community