120: Stepmom Boundaries with Teenagers: How to Connect Without Pushing Them Away with Mindy Kyle

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, your stepteen keeps pulling away—and you're left wondering if you're somehow making it worse? If you've been overthinking every interaction or trying harder and harder to connect, this episode will hit home. In this episode, we're joined by Mindy Kyle, Certified Parenting with Purpose and Certified Stepfamily Family coach with over 16 years of experience helping stepmoms navigate boundaries, burnout, and complex family dynamics. She breaks down what's really happening during the teen years- and why the way you show up matters more than you think. Key takeaways from this episode: Why stepteens pull away (and why it's not necessarily about you) How your energy impacts connection more than your effort The key to setting boundaries without pushing them further away A powerful mindset shift to build trust without forcing closeness If you're craving a better connection with your stepteen without feeling like you're chasing it, this episode is a must-listen. Resources Mentioned Learn more about everything Mindy offers HERE Follow Mindy on on Instagram and TikTok Want to work with Cameron? Click Here Check out our YouTube channel where we share real-life stepfamily dynamics, expert advice, and practical tools you can actually use. Plus, you can watch full behind-the-scenes video episodes of the podcast.

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120: Stepmom Boundaries with Teenagers: How to Connect Without Pushing Them Away with Mindy Kyle is an episode from The Stepmom Diaries Podcast by Cameron Normand.

This episode is 30:17 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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