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

Does your teen daughter constantly compare your family with her friend's family?

Your daughter comes home and says something like… “Why don’t we do things like their family?” Or… “Her mom lets her…” Or even… “I wish our family was more like theirs.” As a mom of teens, that hurts!  

But today, I want to gently shift your perspective… because what if I told you this is actually a really good sign?

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How is it that I have two teenage daughters… raised in the same home… and yet they are so different when it comes to communication?

And today, we’re going to talk about it.

Because what if the goal isn’t to get your daughters to communicate the same way…

But to learn how to reach each of them in the way they uniquely need?

In this episode, we’re diving into how to navigate two completely different teen communication styles… and h...

If your teenage daughter’s attitude feels like a constant trigger for your anxiety, I hear you and see you.. Today, we’re going to talk about why this happens and—more importantly—how to reclaim your peace.

Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you?

Do you want to understand why is it so hard to approach your girl?

Are you stuck on how to ap...

Want to connect better with your teen girl? Do you wish she would open up to you more?

The tween and teen years can feel like someone swapped your open, chatty little girl for a high-security not going to say a thing vaut.  On this 300th episode, yes 300. I’m sharing my Top 5 Tools to bridge the gap and build that open communication we all crave.

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

Today, I’m joined by Genia Enders, Conscious Coach and founder of Journey With G. Genia guides moms back to themselves, helping them reconnect with their inner guidance, emotional balance, and sense of self so they can show up more intentionally in their lives and in their parenting. You can find Genia here. 

Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you?

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If you have a teenage or tween daughter, you already know this truth: The girl who used to laugh at everything you said… now looks at you like you’ve personally embarrassed her just by existing.

And that can sting.

As moms, we don’t just miss the laughter — we miss the connection. We miss feeling like we’re welcome in their world. And when the tension starts creeping in, it’s easy to either try too hard… or pull away altogether.

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Are you in the sandwich season of raising a teen and caring for your aging parents?  Do you feel like there is so much going on that you hardly have any time for yourself? Today I have Dr Alison Alford on as we discuss this unique season of being a parent to growing children and meeting the needs for our elderly parents.  

Allison Alford is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Information Systems and ...

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.

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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...