69. They're growing up! How to handle this bittersweet transition as a parent

Watching our kids grow up is so exciting, but it’s also very hard for many of us. I have found that the older my kids get, the harder it is on me. Obviously, we want what’s best for our kids, but in order to do that, we need to trust that we have given them a good foundation and that they are able to make decisions on their own.   These transitions require unconditional support. We never want to feel like we are interfering with their journey. I want to help so that you can cope and manage some of these huge transitions in a way that feels good to you. Today, I am sharing why we need to trust the decisions our kids are making, accepting how we feel during each transition of their lives, and letting them live their lives without having to worry about disappointing us.   In this episode, we cover:

• Taking responsibility for how we feel during each transition [1:53]
• We can’t make what happens with our kids a reflection of us [8:14]
• We need to trust our kids with the choices they are making and give them unconditional support [13:33]
• Letting our kids live their lives without guilt [19:38]
• There is only one person responsible for your happiness, and that’s you [24:37]
• The bittersweet feeling of watching your kids grow up [30:41]

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