Hi Parents!

Helping your teen choose a career path can feel like a lot of pressure, especially when you just want them to be successful, secure, and happy. But what if some of the ways we try to help are making them feel more anxious and stuck?

In this episode, I sit down with Miriam Groom, Career Therapist and founder of Mindful Career, to talk about the biggest mistake parents make when guiding their teens through career decisions. We explore why so many teens feel overwhelmed when thinking about their future, and how pressure to choose the “right” or “safe” path can disconnect them from who they truly are. Miriam shares how personality, values, and self-awareness play a critical role in career alignment, and why overlooking these factors can lead to confusion, avoidance, or lack of motivation.

We also talk about how to recognize whether your teen is genuinely feeling lost versus appearing unmotivated, and what parents can do differently to support them without adding pressure.

If you’ve ever found yourself worrying about your teen’s future or unsure how to guide them, this episode will give you practical, grounded strategies to help them move forward with more clarity and confidence.

NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work.

Big hugs,

Monica Crnogorac

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