16. Preteen Pulling Away? How to Rebuild Trust and Connection

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.

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