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

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.

Are you looking for ways to communicate with you...

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.

Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can...

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.”

Are you looking for ways to communicate wi...

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.  

Jessica Bryant, representative of the Bett...

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...

Mom of Tweens! Today, we’re speaking to those of you who are in a brand-new season. Your daughter is no longer a little girl, and she’s not quite a teenager yet. She’s somewhere in that in-between stage we call the “tween years.”

And mama, this is where it gets real. Today, I want to affirm you in what you’re noticing, and then equip you with 3 powerful ways to walk into this season with confidence instead of fear.

Have those days when our teenage daughters are clearly feeling down, but they won’t open up and let us in? As moms, it’s so hard to see your teen girl hurting, looking sad or withdrawn, and not know what’s going on inside their hearts. She seems to be shutting you out. 

Today, I’m going to walk you through some ways you can give her that space and still be present — so she knows you’re a safe place when she’s ready to open up.

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Raising a teen girl isn’t for the faint of heart. One minute you’re laughing together over iced coffee, and the next… she’s rolling her eyes, retreating to her room, or replying with a one-word sentence that somehow says everything and nothing at the same time. Today’s episode is called “4 Tips on How to Communicate in the Same Language as Your Teen Girl.” But before we dive into those four tips, we need to talk about the why.

We don’t want to yell at our daughters, but somehow, it feels like it’s the only way we’re heard. Maybe you grew up in a home where yelling was the main form of communication, so it feels normal. Or maybe your patience just feels worn thin, and before you know it, you’re raising your voice again.

But here’s the truth—while yelling may get an immediate reaction, it doesn’t get long-lasting results. In fact, it can create distance in...

Today we’re talking about a special group of girls that many moms worry about—the shy and quiet ones. Maybe your daughter doesn’t give you attitude. She doesn’t talk back. She doesn’t cause big explosions in your house. On the outside, that can feel like a relief, right? But on the inside, you might be wondering, what’s going on in her heart and mind? Because while she may not be acting out, her silence can be just as hard to read ...