RAISING HER CONFIDENTLY | Connecting with Teens, Parenting Styles, Family Communication, Raising Teen Daughters

Today, we're diving into a crucial and often overlooked topic: how our past experiences with our own moms can shape our relationship with our daughters. Many of us carry patterns and triggers from the past, and today, we'll explore how to recognize these triggers, understand the patterns, and adopt strategies for self-reflection to build a healthier bond with our daughters.

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Sibling RIVALRY - need I say more?  Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents of teenagers can relate to: building strong, healthy bonds between your teenage daughter and her siblings. It’s no secret that the teen years can bring some distance and tension between siblings, and as parents, it can be tough to navigate. But I’m here to share some insights and practical steps to help foster those connections.

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 Connecting with our teenage daughters during these years can sometimes feel like a puzzle. We want to understand them better, but sometimes our efforts can unintentionally create distance. That’s why today, we’re focusing on something a bit different. Instead of just offering you strategies, we’ll explore three simple questions that you can ask yourself to create a more genuine and effective connection. These questions are designe...

Do you find yourself frustrated with waking your daughter up in the morning? Are you concerned about her self-confidence or the positivity of her outlook on life? Do you wish you could help pivot her attitude in a more positive direction? If so, you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into five simple yet powerful daily habits that can help our teenage daughters build confidence, consistency, and a positive outlook on life.

Do you walk on eggshells around your teenage daughter?  Does your teen girl tend to be emotionally explosive?  Are you frustrated by her attitude and drama? Today I have Sara Lewis Hartley on to talk about this very topic. Sara is a mom of 2 neurodivergent boys, healthcare executive, children’s author, and certified ADHD & neurodiversity coach. She is the creator of the ALIGN Parenting Method™, a 5-step grounding tool that he...

If you’re listening today and thinking, I just want better conversations with my daughter… less tension, less correcting, and more connection, you are not alone.

Today’s episode is all about choosing a word of the year as a family—and how this one small shift can create cohesiveness, clarity, and intentionality without power struggles, lectures, or constant reminders.

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Today, we’re talking about something I know so many moms of teenage daughters  feel deeply:

“I just wish I knew what was going on in her head.”

Because let’s be real — our girls used to talk to us. When they were little, there were no filters, no hesitation, no second-guessing. They’d talk our ears off about everything — their thoughts, their feelings, their dreams, their fears.

But then… the shift happens.

She may not yet have...

This season is not just about gifts or gatherings or decorating the house… It’s about remembering that God stepped into our world to be near us — and we get to reflect that same closeness and love to the ones in our home.

So today, I want to give you three simple, meaningful ways to live out “Emmanuel — God with us” inside your family this Christmas.

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Do you worry about your daughter's nutrition?

Frustrated by her food choices?  Does she your teen girl have an unhealthy relationship with food? Carrie Lupoli, founder of Disruptive Nutrition, shares her insight on how to guide your girl with seeing food in a healthy and non-shameful way.  

Carrie’s expertise extends to empowering parents of teenage girls to navigate the complexities of body image and nutrition. She provides par...

Today we’re going to talk about four ways to connect with your teenage daughter in ways that feel natural, authentic, and not forced. Ways that feel like exhaling, not performing.

And then at the end, I’m going to give you a couple of really helpful conversation tools — so you can connect in a way where she feels seen and safe, rather than judged, corrected, or “talked at.”

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Wondering why can't your teen girl keep herself organized? Frustrated by her lack of skills in areas you know your teenage daughter should already know? Dr Anna Levy-Warren, clinical psychologist, founder of Organizational Tutors and mom of teens, talks about navigating the teen years: executive functioning-based strategies for thriving through more freedom and independence and less structure, while also developing a deeper family...

It’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of life — the schedules, the moods, the constant running around — that we forget to pause and simply say thank you. But gratitude isn’t just a seasonal thing; it’s a way to reframe how we see our lives and how our daughters see theirs.

When we model gratitude, our girls learn that thankfulness doesn’t depend on everything going right — it grows from recognizing what’s already good and mean...

If you’re anything like me, your days feel like a juggling act — school drop-offs, work meetings, sports practices, dinner prep, maybe even caring for your own parents. And somehow, in between all that, you’re supposed to find time for you.

It can feel impossible to do it all without feeling constantly behind or burnt out. That’s why today, we’re talking about one of my favorite productivity tools — time-blocking — and how it can h...

Confused about when to let you teen girl have a TikTok account?  Is she old enough for an Instagram account? Are you frustrated by your teenage daughter's constant use of her phone? Today I have cybersecurity expert Tom Arnold on with some tips on keeping your teens safe from online predators and the conversations you can have with her.  

Tom Arnold (CISSP, ISSMP, CISA, CFS, GCFE-Gold, GNFA, GWEB, GBFA) is a cybersecurity expert...

Remember when your girl was little and couldn’t stop talking? She told you everything — from what her friend said at recess to how her stuffed animal “felt” about nap time. You were her go-to person for everything.

But lately… things feel different, right? Conversations have turned into one-word answers. “Fine.” “Nothing.” “I don’t know.” You want to talk, but she seems to shut down. And now, you’re noticing that even you are star...

How much is too much? Specifically, how do you know when you’re supporting your daughter versus when you might be enabling her?

We want our teen girls to succeed, to be happy, to avoid pain. We hate watching them struggle, and sometimes… we step in just a little too much. Maybe we finish their homework “just this once” because she’s overwhelmed.  But how much is too much?  I'll give you ways to find the sweet spot between support...

Are you frustrated with your teen girl's daily moodiness?  Do you walk on eggshells hoping she won't blow up in an emotional outburst?   Yes, it may be all the teen hormonal changes happening, but what if it was as simple as needing sleep?  Jessica Bryant from the Better Sleep Council is on the show to show her expertise on how you can help your teenage daughter get some better sleep.  

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Do you find your daughter just going along with the crowd?  Does she go with the flow and allow friends to speak for her?  Does your teen girl keep quiet about her own opinions with her friends if she doesn’t agree? Mama, I know your desire is to have your girl be confident in herself and have a voice where she’s unafraid to speak up.  Maybe it’s the one thing that keeps her from having authentic friendships and finding friends t...

Do you ever ask yourself, am I doing things right when parenting your teen? Do you fear messing up and causing irreparable harm to your relationship or maybe your past trauma is causing you to question your own parenting skills?

I’m glad you are here today.  I’m going to help dispel this expectation that we need to be doing this right without failure.  The fear of failing may be causing you to second guess who you are and what yo...