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

Hey Friend, Do you hear your teenage daughter echoing phrases you would say yourself? Do you find yourself wincing at the fact that you see qualities in your girl you wish she did not inherit? Is it like staring in the mirror when you are confronted with your teen girl?   I know these little habits or nuances that copy yours were cute when she was a little girl, but not so cute as a teen.  The ver...

Mama, Stumped on how to find ways to have conversations with your teenage daughter that aren’t awkward or forced? Don’t know where to even start connecting with her?   Moms I mentor find it challenging to even know how to approach their girls in a way they can get them to open up.   In today’s episode, I give 5 ideas to cultivate mother - daughter conversations through something we kind of already...

Mama,   Have you hesitated to share the struggles you're having with your teen girl because you feel like you should have it all figured out? Do you feel alone in raising your teen girl, and feel like whatever you are trying isn’t working? Today is a special episode.  I’m bringing back Sarah Lopez who is a mom of 5 (4 of them teen daughters!).  You may remember her from the mom mentoring episode 3...

Oh Mama Do you hear that little voice that tells you “that’s not good enough” when it comes to raising your teen girl? Do you get stuck in perfectionism which frankly exhausts you to the point of saying being a mom is what you are not cut out to being?   Or maybe being the best of all time is what’s keeping you from truly connecting with your daughter.   In today’s episode, I’m going to give you p...

Friend, Does your teen girl take what you say as nagging? Does your daughter remark how bossy you sound to her when you are simply giving her some input?   Today I  share 4 ways to Encourage your teen without sounding bossy.   Are you a mama who wishes  there was a way to get your teen girl to open up to you and create a safe space for her to come to so she gets to just be her true self?   I know...

Hi friend,   It’s summer vacation! Is your teenage daughter bored yet?  Does it drive you crazy to see her constantly on her phone scrolling through TikTok or Instagram?  Do you struggle with ideas to help her beat the summer boredom blues?   It’s a struggle especially when your teen girl is old enough to take on the responsibility of getting things done for herself.     In today’s episode I share...

Hi mama, You may notice in this season all your teenage daughter is talking about is her friends.  You are grateful she has friends, but sometimes wonder are they the right ones for her?   You can’t help but think she is being influenced by her gal pals.  Maybe you’ve even asked yourself, are these the right friends for her?  How do I know they are being good friends?   In today’s episode, I’m sha...

Friend,   I feel your frustrations when it comes to your daughter’s communication with you.  You wish she would just share with you so that you can understand how to help her out.  Or even decide whether she’s making the right choices for herself.   But it’s hard to do that when she’s not talking to you about the things you really want to know about her.     So frustrating!   In today’s episode, I...

Mama,   Do you have a rebellious teenage daughter that likes to challenge almost everything you say? Does she challenge pretty much everything you ask her to do?   We gotta love those strong-willed children. I mean, I was one too!    Today’s episode, we are going over what your teen girl is really saying through her rebellion.  We’re going to sift through the hardness and pushback to understand wh...

Hey mom,   Are you sick of getting disrespectful answers from your teenage daughter when you ask a question? Are you tired of dealing with the attitude from her at any given moment?   I know as a mama you want the best for her.  You want to help her out, but you simply feel you don’t deserve all of this disrespect and uncalled for attitude she is putting you through.  It’s uncomfortable.  It’s und...

Mama Do you find it stressful to approach your teen girl about really anything? Are you stuck about how to word what you want to ask or tell her? Do you fear she will get defensive before you can even finish your sentence?   In this episode I share 3 ways to change your approach with her.   Send a message for more info on the mid-summer group coaching session coming soon: hello@jeanniebaldomero.co...

Listen Mama,   I know you struggle with wanting to help your teen girl when she is not having it.   I know you get frustrated when she throws an attitude when you’re only trying to help as you are talking to her.. So what do you do?   In today’s episode, I share what your teenage daughter really needs from her mom, and I know you are equipped to do so. Come listen in!   Send a message for more inf...

Mama,   I know you want to be a part of your teen girl's life.  You want to be included in all the things, especially those that grab her attention.  You want her to talk to you about what she loves, what she is passionate about, what she really wants to work hard at. You want her to come to you with her dreams and you want to be a part of it without forcing yourself in it.  You desire these types...

Do you wish there was a way to get through to your teen girl? Do you want her to believe you are for her  and that you truly want the best for her? Do you want her to understand that you know what it was like being a teenager going through teenager things?   Friend, You have an advocate already!  Grandma!! And for moms out there without a grandma, grandpa or a grandma figure will do too.  Today we...

Friend,   Do you struggle with how your husband and/or the father of your teenage daughter communicates with her? Do you disagree with his approach to conversations with your girl? Are you frustrated with communicating with him about how to communicate with her?   In this GOLDEN Episode…Episode 50, I have my Golden boy (he’s also turned 50 this year), my mister, Eric Baldomero on with me as we cha...

Mama, Summer’s here, and family vacations are abound.  You have been diligently planning what will be the best trip in the books for you and your teenage daughter.  However, you are already getting some push back about the trip from her.  You are worried her attitude and lack of participation is going to ruin your trip for you and the family.     In this episode, I share 5 tips from my own kids ab...

Sis,   Are you in the sandwich season?  A season where you are both raising your children and caring for your aging parents.   Most parents of teenagers find themselves in this stage.  I myself am in the middle of it.  It can be a tough season or you can turn it around and make it a rich way of life for all in your family.     In this episode I share 3 ways to navigate the season of caring for agi...

Mama,   I hear your desire to be a good role model to your teenage daughter.  You want to make sure what she sees, hears, does is a reflection of what you have shown her. Afterall, you are her mom.   In this episode, I share some wisdom with you that will guide you in being the role model you desire to be as a mom raising teen girls.   Are you looking for a supportive mom community? The common thi...

Mama,   You want to make space for your daughter.  You try to block off time, and your attempts seem to fail.  Even when you are together, you are distracted with something else.  Distractions seem to invade the space that is meant for you and your daughter quite frequently.   In this episode, I’ll talk about an obstacle that keeps you from having those open communications and 3 tips to overcoming...

Sis, I have found my best talks with my teenage daughter is when we are having fun!   I know it’s hard to find ways to have fun with your girl especially when she’s either not up to it, or doesn’t want to engage in anything with you.   In this episode, I share 4 secrets to having fun with your girl! Are you looking for a supportive mom community? The common thing I ask the moms I work with to be m...

Mama,   Mom guilt may fuel your reasons to sit and talk to your teen.     Your well meaning intentions can put some pretty high expectations on the both of you.  Today I talk about the reasons mom guilt can sabotage your good intentions with your daughter, and I suggest trying a few things instead.   Are you looking for a supportive mom community? The common thing I ask the moms I work with to be...

Are you constantly trying to find ways to better connect with your teenage daughter? Do you find it hard to have meaningful conversations with your teen girl? Do you feel the way you talk to your daughter is slowly losing that close connection you once had with her?   Moms, we work so hard at fixing our connections with our girls we think we are the only ones struggling.  Today I will talk about t...

The number one need for moms of teens is getting their girl to talk to them.  You likely desire open communication with your teenage daughter too.   Today I share 3 easy ways to get your teen girl talking!   Are you looking for a supportive mom community? The common thing I ask the moms I work with to be most valuable is having a community with other moms who get it.  Who are in the weeds too.  Mo...

Hey working mom, Are you feeling guilty because you spend hours at work and not enough time at home? Do you worry you work too much and are not paying attention to your teenage daughter?   Mama, We spend so much time worrying about spending time with our girls, and we blame our work status for it!  I’m sharing 4 ways you can connect even as a working mom!   Are you looking for a supportive mom com...

Do you find your teen daughter only tells you what you want to her but leaves out other important things you’d like to know?   Does she get annoyed when you ask too many questions? Does your girl inform you that she’ll tell you things when she needs to?   Mama, you did a great job training her up, but why does it hurt so much when she won’t share with you?  Maybe she’s telling you she’s got it.  ...