Connect With Your Teens | Conversation Starters, Parenting Tips, Screen Time, Build Connection, Communication Skills

Does your “family time” feel like everyone’s just sitting together but living in separate digital worlds? Have screen-time battles left you feeling more disconnected from your teen than ever? What if reclaiming connection didn’t require more rules?

If your family room feels more like a collection of people staring at separate screens than a place of connection, there’s hope for change without the constant conflict.

In today’s episo...

When was the last time your well-meaning questions turned your teen into a brick wall? If you’re tired of watching your teen shut down, walk away, or give one-word answers, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, we’re uncovering why the way you ask can actually create more distance—and how one simple shift can open the door to real connection. Every mom wants to know what’s happening in their teen’s life, but even with the best inte...

Is your teen’s constant pull toward devices and friends leaving you feeling shut out? Do you worry that you’re losing the bond you once had with your child? What if their need for connection is actually God’s design calling out to you? 

Ever feel like your teen is slipping away—spending more time on their phone, retreating to their room, or turning to friends and social media instead of you? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt epis...

Are you tired of repeating your advice to your teen and getting eye rolls or silence in return?

Do you feel frustrated when your teen seems to tune out even the guidance you know could help them?

Wondering why your well-meaning solutions often push your teen further away instead of connecting them to you?

In this episode, we’re diving into a common communication pattern that keeps teens from truly listening—the one many moms uncon...

Ever feel like one wrong word with your teen can flip the whole conversation?

A slammed door, a sarcastic remark, or the dreaded eye roll—and suddenly you’re caught in a storm of emotions. Your heart races, defensiveness rises, and before you know it, you’ve drifted into frustration or silence.

Mom, I know that storm well. And I also know this: you don’t have to be tossed around by it. You can stay steady. You can stay connected.

I...

Ever feel like you’re losing connection with your teen? Like every attempt at conversation ends in silence or conflict? Silence at the dinner table, battles over screen time, or constant eye rolls that make you feel invisible in your own home?

Maybe you’ve been carrying sadness or guilt, feeling the weight of distance between you and your child — and wondering if the closeness you once had is gone for good.

But, Mom, what if there’...

Have you ever said something you meant as helpful, only to have your teen take it the wrong way? You’re thinking, “I just want them to know I care.” But what they hear is, “You don’t think I can do anything.”

In this episode, we’ll look at why your words sometimes don’t land the way you intend—and 3 key shifts that help your teen feel safe to keep talking instead of walking away.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

✔️ The “identity filter...

Ever wonder what really makes teens feel seen and valued? In this heartfelt conversation with my daughter Bre, we pull back the curtain on the everyday moments that build lasting connection between parents and teens. From playful interactions to deep discussions, we share both sides of the parent-teen relationship - what works, what doesn't, and why.

This isn't just theory - it's real insight from both a mom and daughter's perspect...

Moms, when your teen pulls back, it can feel discouraging and even scary. But what if behind the silence is a longing to be known?

In this powerful conversation with my daughter Bre, now 35, you’ll hear straight from her heart about her experiences as a teen and young adult — what made it hard to talk openly with us, what shifted when we learned new communication skills, and what she wishes moms understood about holding a safe spac...

What happens when you finally push past your biggest fear?

In this follow-up episode, I share the powerful story of what happened after I left a trembling message that changed my life—a reunion 55 years in the making.

Moms, if you’ve been waiting on the other side of silence, hoping your teen will open up, this episode will encourage you that connection is always worth the risk.

You’ll learn:

💛 How fear tells us stories that keep ...

Moms, do you ever walk away from a conversation with your teen feeling like they just don’t respect you? Maybe it’s the eye rolls, the sarcasm, or the silence that leaves you hurt and wondering if things will ever change.

Here’s the surprising truth: most of the time, these conflicts aren’t really about respect at all. They’re about something deeper—something that can shift the entire dynamic once you understand it.

In this episode...

What if the deepest connection with your teen is locked behind an iron vault of fear?

In this deeply personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own story—55 years of silence, a hidden identity, and how fear of rejection nearly kept me from one of life’s most precious connections.

If you’ve ever:

• Felt like you’re walking on eggshells with your teen…

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