These 5 Emotions Shape How We Parent

Do you notice when disappointment hits?

Not the loud kind that storms in…
The quiet kind. That settles in your chest like a weight.

That was me earlier this week.
I felt off, irritable—and I didn’t know why.
Until I slowed down and let myself feel.

Turns out, I was disappointed.
And I didn’t want to admit it.
Because disappointment feels vulnerable.
It makes us face what we hoped for… and didn’t get.

It would’ve been easier to push past it.
To stay busy. To move on.

But here’s what I’ve learned:
When we bury emotions like guilt, worry, or frustration, they don’t disappear.
They leak—into our tone, our energy, and our parenting.

If you’ve ever felt:

– Worried about your teen’s choices
– Guilty for yelling
– Angry at the disrespect
– Disappointed they’re not trying
– Frustrated they won’t open up

Or just… emotionally drained

You’re not alone.
And you don’t have to carry it all on your own.

You deserve a version of parenting that feels steadier.
Where you don’t just look calm—you feel it.

That’s what this tool has given me.
It’s what I now teach.
It’s uncomfortable at first.
But what’s on the other side?

Relief. Clarity. A kind of peace you didn’t know you were missing.

❤️ Jeanine

P.S. If this resonated… hit reply and tell me: What emotion have you been carrying lately? You’re not alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you for feeling it.