Parenting with Vulnerability: How Letting Go of Perfection Strengthens Your Connection
Parenting teens and young adults is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys we will ever walk. So often, parents come to us with the same question: “How do I help my child when I don’t have all the answers?”
In our latest episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast: Parenting Teens and Young Adults, we dive deep into this exact question. Together, we explore how vulnerability, authenticity, and modeling a healthy way of living can transform not only your child’s growth but your own role as a parent.
Why Vulnerability is the Key to Connection
As parents, it’s natural to want to fix problems for our teens and young adults. But what if the greatest gift we could give them wasn’t advice—but authenticity?
When we admit that we don’t have it all figured out… when we show our children who we really are… something powerful happens. They begin to notice. They pay attention. They see us as human beings, not just authority figures.
This is where true connection begins.
Shifting the Focus Back to Us
In the episode, we talk about how powerful it is to shift the perspective away from “fixing” our kids and instead ask ourselves:
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How can I show up differently?
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What habits and rituals am I modeling?
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How can I create an environment that invites my child to grow?
The truth is, when we lead by example—through daily choices, rituals, and authentic living—our teens and young adults start to naturally mirror that energy.
One-of-a-Kind Conversations for Parents
This podcast is more than just parenting tips—it’s about building the kind of family culture that encourages confidence, purpose, and meaningful relationships. Erin and I share our real experiences, stories from our family, and practical tools that you can use right away.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure about how to reach your teen or young adult, this conversation is for you.
Listen Now & Join the Movement
β¨ Listen to the full episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast for an honest, heartfelt conversation on vulnerability in parenting.
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Your teen doesn’t need a perfect parent—they need a real one. And together, we can learn how to show up with authenticity, courage, and extraordinary purpose.
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