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

Mama, I am bringing some Brene Brown wisdom today! You want to know how to help your teen girl acknowledge and express her feelings with you. You want her to confide in you as her mother with the hard to discuss topics.  Getting your teen to acknowledge what she is feeling is a task in itself.  She has a difficult time expressing what she is feeling with you, and it’s equally frustrating for you,...

Mama, Your darling daughter is starting to show signs of “the change”.  She is entering the tween stage.  She is starting puberty!   You are likely not ready for this and you sure aren’t thinking about having those talks quite yet.  I’m sorry to tell you mama, this is the time.  You can’t avoid or prolong it. Your 10, 11, 12 year old needs her mama to spill the beans about what’s going on with her...

Mama. You try your best to understand your teenage daughter’s roller coaster of emotions.   At times you find yourself reacting totally off from the emotions they are displaying. You find it difficult to even help them process emotions they themselves don’t understand, and your left feeling like the bad guy.   In this episode, I leave you with 5 helpful ways you can deal with the waves of emotions...

Is your teenage daughter pulling away from you?   you spend a lot of time with your girl but often feel out of touch with what’s going on in life   You love watching her grow more independent but sometimes that independence means she doesn’t need me or want me in the same room You want to create and sustain a close relationship with your daughter, but it seems more difficult the more days that pas...

Oh no she did not!  Your teenage daughter knew your rules for dating, but decided to do it anyway behind your back.   You just found out her “friend” you’ve been seeing hanging around your teen girl is actually her boyfriend.     Before you lose it mama,  I give you 3 tips to approach your sneaky girl about having a boyfriend before she’s even allowed to date.     Are you looking for ways to commu...

Did you get into a big fight with your teenage daughter and she left mad at you?    You are left crying, hurt and now missing her with regret.  You are feeling guilty and alone that you just ruined your relationship with her.  With each step you take forward, you feel there is a giant step back.   Mama, it will be okay, you will be okay and I’ll give you 3 reasons why.   Are you looking for ways t...

Long gone are the days where television held the concerns in captivating our teenage daughter’s attention.  Now we are competing with Social Apps like TikTok & Instagram where Influencers who gain millions of followers are now your teen’s wise counsel.   At a very young age, kids become aware of these platforms that are magical and intriguing.  Pretty much everyone they know has an account in...

What happens when your girl does things you don’t agree with?   Does she put on a little more makeup than you would prefer?   Does she pick outfits that have you questioning why she would wear that?   You know your girl is a teenager when she starts to make choices that challenge your own values.  They can be political views,  gender identity preferences, and the value of faith in her life.  Today...

Are you having trouble with setting boundaries around dating with your teenage daughter?   Raising teen girls will come with no surprise that boys will somehow be in the picture.  It’s a topic most moms are dreading to talk about but know it is bound to happen.    As dreadful as the topic of dating may be, it’s definitely a necessary topic that MUST be talked about especially from their moms.   Ar...

How do you help your teenage daughter end a toxic relationship?   You’ve given her boundaries but to have her end a relationship has taken its toll and watching her deal with a broken heart has you feeling helpless.  Maybe your girl keeps trying to hold on to these types of relationships, but you know it’s not good for her.   Today I share 4 tips on how to help your daughter create boundaries arou...

Things are going well in the relationship box with your teen girl.  You are connecting, hanging out like you haven't before and she is being receptive to it all!   However,  there are some boundary issues you'd like to talk to her about but fear the work you are doing in your relationship will set you back.   You are in for a treat! Today's episode is a snippet from a coaching session of a mom I m...

Are you frustrated by always coming back to the same issue with your teenage daughter? Do you find yourself savoring the pleasant times with your teen girl anticipating when the next blowup is going to come?   You are probably thinking I don't want to rock the boat with my relationship with my girl because things are so good until they're not.   Or maybe you have been equipped with so many parenti...

It’s heartache and pain when your teenage daughter betrays you with her choices.   Trust is broken and the relationship is in disarray.  The teen stage is notorious for betrayals.   It goes way back in history.  Parents betrayed by their children.    I am going to share examples from one of my favorite stories out of the Bible, the Prodigal Son, to highlight 3 parenting tips we can learn from ours...

Friendships in middle and high school years are tough!  Your teenage daughter may be experiencing high’s and low’s of laughter and drama all at the same time.   Girls can be especially mean in this stage. Friendships are emotional, it’s mentally draining and can cause your girl to question her own value.   Today I share 4 ways to help you, mom of teen, help your girl navigate through the friendshi...

Raising your teen girl can almost feel like you are competing with her friends’ influence.   Your daughter may tend to lean on her friends for advice over her own mother’s! It can be both frustrating and hurtful to see your daughter running to friends in desperate need.  You want to be the one to give her sound advice.   In this episode,  I share reasons why friends matter more than you and I’ll s...

Do you see things your teen girl is doing that you want to correct?   Are you saddened by how she speaks about herself when all you see is a beautiful and valued girl?   You want her to show her how to interact with others yet valuing herself.  You want her to make good choices for herself.   Today I give you 5 ways to communicate healthy boundaries to your teenage daughter without saying a word. ...

Mama, Do you want your girl to value who she is? Do you desire for your teenage daughter to embrace her worth and identity in a world that tries to dictate it for her? I continue my interview with Juliana Page, 5 time author, host of God's Vibes podcast and founder of Courage Co., as she shares her faith story and how she uses it to help others embrace their own everyday courage with God at the ce...

Mama, Do you want your girl to value who she is? Do you desire for your teenage daughter to embrace her worth and identity in a world that tries to dictate it for her? I interview Juliana Page, 5 time author, host of God's Vibes podcast and founder of Courage Co., as she shares her faith story and how she uses it to help others embrace their own everyday courage with God at the center of it all. W...

Mama,   Are you wanting open communication with your teen girl that is a two-way conversation?  I know with teen girls,  having a conversation can seem confusing as to what she really wants in this conversation.   On one hand she’s sharing maybe a little too much but you just can’t quite track what she’s trying to say or maybe you are so grateful that in this rare occasion she is opening up to you...

Mama,   Is your teen girl freaking out over everything and you just don’t know how to handle it all?   Do you find yourself walking on eggshells so your daughter won’t have another blowout episode?   Mama, I have some tips I’d like to share with you as a girl who had all the freak outs.  Get your pen an paper!!   Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to...

Friend,   It is the beginning of the school year and your teen girl is not ready for it!     She is having trouble managing all her responsibilities coming at her with school, chores, job and extracurricular activities.   You are tired of constantly having to remind your daughter.  It’s likely causing some tension around the house.   Today, I am giving you  4 secrets to battling the transition blu...

Hey Mom of Teen Girl,   You miss the connection you once made with your sweet girl.   You are saddened by when she walks right past you without taking notice that you are in the room.   You miss the uninvited hugs she would spring on you out of nowhere.   You girl is growing.  She is a teen ready to make her place in the world.  However, you find yourself confused as to how to continue to connect...

Mama,   Do you want to build a relationship that will last beyond the teenage years? Do you want them to come to you for guidance freely instead of seeking it elsewhere?   Today I am giving you 4 tips to guide your teenage daughter judgement-free.   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 you...

Friend,   Do you want your teenage daughter to know that she can tell you anything?   Do you desire for you advice that you give your girl shape her in a positive way without her feeling judged?   In today’s episode, I share some practical hacks that get your daughter coming to you for advice!   Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do you want...

Mama, How do you know when you need help with your teen girl? Do you wait until there is a serious blow out to seek advice?   Today I talk about 3 unintentional things that keep moms from truly creating open communication with their girls.  Plus, 3 ways to make the shift from these unintentional ways to intentional ones.   Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start ope...