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

Do you find yourself scrolling TikTok and amazed at how much is shared by teens  you don’t know who are putting themselves out there with total strangers?   Does it baffle you that your teenage daughter thinks it’s normal?   Today I give 5 reasons why teens like to overshare on TIkTok even if they are complete strangers and what you, mom of teen girl, can do to keep these conversations within the...

Is your teenage daughter a perfectionist? Does she worry a lot about a lot of things? Do you find your teen girl frozen with all the “what if’s”?   I know this personality all too well.  The one that worries about what others think.  The one who puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on herself to make sure there are no problems or mistakes.   WIth the NEW YEAR and resolutions we are all motivated to...

Do you wish your teen girl would see just how awesome she is? Do you find yourself having to give your teenage daughter a pep talk everytime she needs to do something on her own?   You worry about how she perceives herself in a world that can easily swallow her up.   Today I am giving you 4 ways you, mom of a teenage daughter, can help her gain the confidence she needs. Ep 110 | Quit Saving Your T...

Teen girls & friend drama practically go hand in hand.  I don’t think I know one woman who has avoided drama with friends.     Us girls thrive on community and relationships.  So when imperfect people are put together, mixed in with some super charged hormones, drama is bound to happen.   I didn’t escape it and neither has my daughter.  So I think it’s a responsibility to help guide our girls...

Have you heard of the term “helicopter mom”?  A mom who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of her child or children.    Maybe this definition sounds all too familiar to you when it comes to parenting your teenage daughter.  I know you have a huge heart to protect your girl from the bad things in this world.  I would have to agree that us moms really do.   However, there come...

Mama, Do you have an older teenage daughter getting ready for college? Do you worry about funding her college or whether you can afford it? Or maybe you have this expectation that she is going to have to figure it out. Today I interview my friend Kara Walker, host of Money & Mental Peace, a podcast serving college-aged students & teens to find scholarships and graduate debt-free like she d...

As mothers of teenage girls, navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence can often feel like a baffling puzzle. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, aspirations, and transformations, fostering a deep connection with your daughter becomes an intricate dance, demanding patience, understanding, and shared moments of growth.    One avenue that stands out in this journey is the practice of creating vi...

Does your teen girl feel misunderstood?   Do you feel your teenage daughter's views are misaligned with yours?   Today I want to talk to you about clarity, expectations and unification within the family, specifically raising your teen and having her remain a part of the family unit.  We’re going to dive into core values and how these values scream TEAM FAMILY all over it.  I’ll be giving you some...

Mom of teen girl,   You want your teenage daughter to come to you about anything.  You feel more disconnected from her as you have from the past.  You are noticing you are now entering the teen stage and her actions, attitudes and choices are proving that she is.   This is why you are here.  You want to create open communication with your teen girl so she can come to you even if she’s scared, even...

Mama, Do you ever wonder about the future of your teen girl? Do you worry about your relationship with her as adults? Are you scared of what the future holds for her based on what you are experiencing now?   It’s Christmas day.  A day for some of us is a day that represent peace, hope, and joy. Today I share my story.  My story comes from a dysfunctional family. I was a 13 year old rebel who strug...

Are you struggling with communicating with your teen girl especially in the busyness of the holiday season?   Do you find winter break causing stress on your relationship with your teenage daughter?   Mama, we can get caught up in the busyness of the season and get all the things on our to-do lists done.  Believe it or not, all the things we are doing for our teen may be the very thing that is get...

Are you concerned about what your teen girl is willing to do to fit in her friend group? Do you find your daughter compromising her own values to accommodate her friends?   Is she pretending to someone you know she’s not just so can appease her gal pals?   I know this sounds like scenes from the move “Mean Girls”.  I’m going to help you, mom of teen, with 3 ways you can help your girl make friends...

Hey mom of teen,   Have you seen the new Netflix Movie - Family Switch which stars fellow mom of teens actress Jennifer Garner?   I was highly interested in watching because it’s about a typical family with portraying try-hard parents & the teenagers that think they are totally uncool.   I just recently watched it at the recommendation of my husband as I overheard him belly laughing through th...

Mama,   There are too many options for our teens today.  Your girl is being exposed to fake news, real news, TikTok challenges and stories that  straight up showcases bullying.   You find it exhausting trying to manage the exposure your teenage daughter has to the world.  You worry these influences will impact your girls ability to make the right decisions.   I hear you!  Today I give you 5 tips t...

Mama,   Have you found yourself stuck on what questions to ask your teen girl so she’ll talk to you?   Do you find it difficult to hold a conversation with her because she’ll only answer with one word?   Having your teenage daughter engage in a conversation with you can be pretty frustrating especially when you are trying really hard to get her to talk to you.  You wholeheartedly want to know what...

“You don’t know anything mom!”  Have you heard that before from your teenage daughter?   You are not alone!   I know plenty of parents who have walked thorough the gauntlet of comebacks like this while parenting their teens.   It’s heartbreaking to hear it come out of your own children who you have raised so intently and lovingly.   In this episode I give you 4 tips to help you shift your perspect...

Friend,   Are you having to sneak finding resources or tools to help your teenage daughter for fear of your husband finding out?   Do you listen to my podcast away from home so you don’t have to be judged by your significant other?   Or are you both misaligned when it comes to raising your teen girl?   Today I give you some ways to approach your husband about communicating the problems & needs...

Mama, Raising teenagers is a rite of passage for moms.  It feels more like the gauntlet every parent must pass through to get to the other side where life with adult children exists.   Parenting in the teen stage is unavoidable, but it can be a beautiful mess that life brings us.   Today on the day of my first-born’s birthday, I reflect back and share with you 5 lessons I’ve learned from being a m...

Hey mom of teenagers, Do you find yourself exhausted from so many of life’s responsibilities? Do you just want a moment to yourself where you can just be?   Today this episode is just for you.  I’m sharing my morning routine that I have done for several years that has helped me take on my day with more peace regardless of what it brought me.   Are you looking for a supportive mom community? The co...

Mama,   I think we can all agree that there are some challenges when dealing with our teen girl’s attitudes and sense of entitlement.     Entitlement really throws a wrench in relating to our teens. It’s quite off putting from a parents’ perspective.   With Thanksgiving soon approaching,  this is a great time to share ways you can guide your teenager towards having a grateful heart.   Are you look...

Mama   Are you having to apply stricter rules in order for your teenage daughter  to comply? Do you feel like the mean one and ever heard your girl call you helicopter mom or tiger mom?   I’m going to bring it today, so love me, when I share why strict rules are helping your girl.   Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do you want to understand...

I have plenty of Moms of Teen Girls dreaming of the day they can have this rich friendship, be “besties”.  It’s a dream for many moms to have a friendship with their daughters in adulthood.   But, you have to get through the teen stage first.  How exactly you do that really dictates your relationship a few years later.  Today I give you 4 tips to raising your teenage daughter now to be great frien...

Mama Today is a special friday.  I'm sharing some Word from the Bible from my morning reads. Anxiety is rampant. There is so much uncertainty, division and hard times we are experiencing right now!  I am bringing some truth today that I hope will encourage you not only with your relationship with your teenage daughter but also with yourself.   This truth comes from the wisest man who has ever live...

Have you ever had your teen girl share a piece of information almost sounding like  a fact coming from her but doesn’t quite sound like her?   Or maybe you overheard your teenage daughter talking with her friends or siblings about a specific topic and wondered where her comments are coming from?   This day of the internet but more than likely social media as your daughter’s source of news has you...

Mama,   You are here searching for answers on how to raise your teenage daughter in this tumultuous season.   You want to understand your girl in order to connect with her better because you are feeling disconnected with her.   You are feeling lonely in this journey of raising a teen girl you frankly don’t really know anymore.   As I celebrate 50K downloads on Raising Her Confidently, I am sharing...