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Have you ever been so desperate to solve a problem with your child that the harder you tried, the worse everything seemed to get?

As busy parents, we feel a deep responsibility to protect, guide, and help our children. Whether it’s anxiety, school, or preparing for adulthood, we instinctively jump into problem-solving mode when they are struggling. We research, we analyze, and we worry. But often, the more intensely we focus on the problem, the more frustrated, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained we become.

Here’s the truth: constantly forcing solutions doesn’t always help you find answers faster. In fact, it can cloud your thinking, increase your stress, and lead to missteps that make the situation harder for both you and your child. Intentional parenting isn’t just about taking action, it’s about knowing when to pause.

In this episode of Parents Making Time, Anthony and Jennifer share personal experiences, from helping their daughter through severe anxiety to preparing their son for adulthood, and reveal how stepping away from a problem can actually help you find clearer, faster, and more effective solutions.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why stepping away from parenting problems can help your brain find solutions more effectively
• The five-step problem-solving process that helps busy parents move from stress and frustration to clarity and confidence
• How intentional pauses can reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and help you show up as the calm, present parent your child needs

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do as a parent isn’t to push harder. Instead, it's to pause, trust the process, and allow clarity to emerge.

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