Shaun Harvey
Liz Lange
Helping Teens Trust Themselves
Helping Teens Trust Themselves
Helping Teens Trust Themselves
Thursday 29th January 2026
Explore how parents can help teens build self-trust and confidence by making their own decisions in this engaging episode of Mental Health Matters.
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Episode Overview
- Encourage teens to make their own decisions to build confidence.
- Understand that failure is a key part of learning and growing.
- Avoid over-rescuing; let kids experience consequences.
- Help teens develop intrinsic motivation instead of obedience.
- Act as a mentor, allowing kids to explore their interests.
"Failure is such a great opportunity to learn and to grow from."
How do parents help teens build self-trust in a world full of expectations? This episode of 'Mental Health Matters' with Liz Lang, Jeremiah, and Selena Woodruff from Core Connection dives into the delicate balance of guiding teens while allowing them to make their own decisions. The hosts tackle the ever-familiar parental challenge of responding when your teen exclaims, 'I hate you!'—a phrase that can sting but often masks deeper frustrations.
Jeremiah and Selena share personal anecdotes about their own parenting journeys, offering relatable insights into fostering a child's decision-making skills. They stress the importance of letting kids explore different activities, even if it means letting them quit soccer halfway through the season. By encouraging kids to evaluate their choices and the outcomes, parents can help them develop an internal compass rather than simply following rules out of obedience or fear of punishment.
The episode also touches on the fine line between guiding and rescuing, highlighting how well-intentioned interventions can sometimes undermine a child's confidence. In a light-hearted yet sincere discussion, the hosts remind parents that it's okay for kids to fail; it's part of growing up and building resilience. As they wrap up, they tease next week's topic—connection through conflict—leaving listeners eager for more insights. How do you react when your teen tests boundaries?
Are you ready to let them make mistakes to grow? Tune in to find out how you can support your teen's journey to self-trust.