As parents, we play a critical leadership role in our children’s lives—modeling values, teaching life lessons, and doing our best to raise kind, capable future adults. But there comes a point when we have to recognize what is—and isn’t—ours to carry. In this episode, we explore the tension between owning our role as intentional leaders at home and releasing the guilt and shame that can come when our children make choices outside our control. Because parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about doing your part, and letting go of theirs.

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EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. Produced by: The Business of Parenting Original Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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