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Are you constantly trying to fix your child’s problems…only to feel like you’re missing something deeper?

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry dives into one of the most common parenting struggles—knowing when to offer advice and when your child simply needs to be heard.

“Fix It or Feel It: The Advice Trap in Parenting” unpacks the emotional disconnect that can happen when we jump into problem-solving mode too quickly—and how that can impact trust, communication, and connection with your kids.

Through real-life parenting scenarios—from little kids feeling left out…to teens shutting down…to life-altering moments like bullying, fear, and unexpected situations—Sherry shares how to recognize what’s really going on beneath the surface and respond in a way that builds lasting connection.

This episode is especially powerful for single moms navigating both nurturing and leadership roles, offering insight into how to balance emotional support with guidance—without feeling like you have to be everything all at once.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between fixing vs. feeling in parenting moments
• How to help your child process emotions beneath the surface
• Why kids shut down when they feel dismissed or corrected too quickly
• How to respond when your child shares something serious or overwhelming
• How your response today can shape your child’s future—and even future generations

This episode also speaks to the heart of healing generational patterns, helping moms recognize the “hand-me-down” emotional habits they may be carrying—and how to break them with intention and grace.

If you’ve ever wondered…
“Why didn’t that conversation go the way I thought it would?”
“Why does my child shut down when I’m trying to help?”
“Am I doing this right?”

This episode will meet you right where you are.

Because sometimes…your child doesn’t need you to fix it.

They just need you to feel it with them.

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