Have you ever felt frustrated with your teen? (Or maybe I should be saying, who hasn’t?!)

As moms of teens and almost empty nesters, we naturally carry expectations about how our kids should act — and most of the time, those expectations are perfectly reasonable. We want them to show appreciation, to put in effort, to connect with us. But the reality is, teens don’t always meet those expectations. And when that happens, we’re left feeling frustrated, anxious, and even resentful.

In this episode, I’m talking about what I call “invisible contracts.” These aren’t mistakes you’re making as a mom — they’re the hidden expectations that we all carry, often without realizing it, that shape how we experience motherhood at this stage. You’ll learn how to recognize them, why they feel so painful when they’re not met, and how to shift your mindset so you can reduce anxiety, stop overthinking, and create more peace and connection with your teen.

If you’re a mom who’s ready to feel more connected, confident, and at peace — and to find purpose beyond motherhood as you step into the empty nest years — this episode will show you what’s possible.

💡 Interested in learning more about how to create peace, confidence and connection as you raise and launch your teen, join me for my next free masterclass: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class

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This empowering podcast offers life coaching for moms and parenting support for midlife mothers raising teens as they approach the empty nest, teaching them how to let go of control, stop overthinking, and shift their mindset, while also helping them set boundaries, improve communication, reduce anxiety, release mom guilt, and find purpose in the evolving journey of parenting teens and motherhood.