Holding Steady: Parenting Teens Through Divorce with Calm and Clarity

Divorce can feel like emotional whiplash — especially when you’re parenting teens who seem moody, distant, angry, or suddenly different. Many mothers navigating separation worry: Is this about the divorce? Did I say the wrong thing? Am I making this worse?

In a candid and grounding conversation, Jane Does Well recently spoke with our very own Helen Labadie and Sara Clinton about what truly supports teens during divorce — and what unintentionally backfires.

Together, they explore:

• How to approach hard conversations with curiosity instead of correction

• Signs a teen may be struggling (even if they insist they are fine)

• What to say when your child blames you for the divorce

• How to handle loyalty conflicts and negative narratives

• The impact of strict vs. permissive parenting across two households

• A powerful mantra to steady yourself when emotions run high

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Jane Does Well members are also invited to join an insightful virtual workshop (led by Helen, Sarah, and Abby!) that provides pragmatic guidance on how to emotionally support yourself and your children as you navigate the transition to single parenting.

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