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

Tired of your teen daughter's eye-rolls and door-slams? Want to guide her toward a future where she can actually, you know, do things for herself? Join me on the next episode of Raising Girls, where we'll explore five key tips to help you in raising your daughter to be independent—without all the drama.   We're having a GIVEAWAY for the next 2 WEEKS!!  I'm giving away a few of my FAVORITE things j...

Are you constantly haunted by mom guilt? Do you feel the heavy weight of shame and blame every time your teenage daughter struggles? This week, we're talking about the secret burdens of raising teenage daughters and how we can finally put them down. Join us as we explore four life-changing insights from Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection that will help you let go of perfectionism and start be...

Today we're talking about a challenge you may be facing right now,: helping our teenage daughter navigate low confidence. In a world full of social media comparisons and pressure, it's more important than ever to help her build confidence. I'll share some simple, practical ways a mom of teens can be her daughter's biggest cheerleader and help her see her own value. We're having a GIVEAWAY for the...

Want to know your teenage daughter better? Confused about how to connect with your teen girl? Wondering what's changed with you and your daughter that she is not going to you anymore? Today I'm sharing three “life hacks” that can help you get to know your teen better and reconnect in a meaningful way.   We're having a GIVEAWAY for the next 2 WEEKS!!  I'm giving away a few of my FAVORITE things jus...

Are you in the middle of raising your teen daughter and caring for your aging parents? That constant juggling act? One minute you're trying to figure out how to get your teenage daughter to talk to you about her day, and the next you're on the phone with your mom, trying to navigate her doctor's appointments. It's the "sandwich" stage, and let's be real, it can feel like you're being pulled in a m...

Today we're tackling a topic that every mom of a teen girl will face: guiding her through life's big transitions. From moving to a new city to that monumental leap from middle school to high school, these moments are defining for our daughters. And as their moms, we are their most important compass. So, let's dive into the five ways you can guide your teenage daughter through a life transition.  ...

Anxious to help your girl to transition back into school? Not sure what your teenage daughter needs from you? I brought my own daughter on while on summer break to share 3 needs your girl wants from you as she head back to school. 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 stu...

Today, we're diving into a topic that touches so many hearts: the ache you feel when you're sad about the relationship with your teen daughter. You remember those days when she’d tell you everything, when you were her whole world. Now, you want to be close, you want her to come to you, but it feels like there’s a wall between you. If you’re experiencing that quiet grief for the connection you once...

Do you ever feel like you're pulling teeth just to get your teen daughter to communicate with you, let alone with anyone else when things get tough? It's a common struggle, and today we're going to talk about how we can empower our girls to confidently express herself in those challenging conversations.   Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do...

Is your daughter testing boundaries, breaking rules, or making choices that have shattered your trust? In this episode, we’re talking all about what to do when your teen or tween daughter breaks your trust—and why grounding her forever isn’t the answer.   You’ll learn 3 reasons she might be disobeying on purpose, and I’ll give you 3 powerful ways to respond with healthy consequences that rebuild t...

Are you ready to send your teenage daughter back to school? Do you worry about your teen girl having trouble with school?  Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring will share why your teenage daughter doesn't want to learn and tips for you to help her start the school year off well.  Jessyka is has tutored students in-person (face to face) and online independently and through various institutions fo...

We are in the middle of summer and it is such a great opportunity to plant seeds within your daughter that will grow long after the season ends. It’s a break from school, routines loosen up, and there’s room for new experiences—the kind of experiences that help our daughters build courage, self-trust, and confidence. So today, I’m sharing four simple confidence-boosting summer activities that you...

Your teenage daughter didn’t get invited to the party. Your teen girl is not on the group chat anymore. She scrolls through social media and sees the sleepover she wasn’t included in. And as her mom, you feel that pain. Deep. And your first instinct might be to fix it. Or call someone. Or maybe even throw your own dang party and make sure everyone else is excluded. But today, I want to help you wa...

Do wonder what is going on with your teen girl? DO you recently feel a new disconnect with your teenager? She’s pulling away from your once great relationship and she has started seeing me as an adversary rather than ally? I hear you MAMA!!  Today we’re diving into why she does this as well as talk about  these  signs that indicate your daughter is exerting her independence. My hope is that some o...

Are in raising your teen in your mid-life?  Are you also experience other important life events?  Does this season of middle-age seems more busy than any other season?   Let’s talk about five grounding truths that can help you anchor yourself during this messy middle—and how each one offers a chance to model real-life resilience to your daughter. Are you looking for ways to communicate with your g...

Hey mama, it’s summer break—which means school’s out, routines are shifting, and your teen or tween might be bouncing between boredom and hanging out with friends. While it’s great that they’re old enough to make their own plans and have a little more independence, this season also offers a unique opportunity: the chance to really connect with your daughter. So in today’s episode, I want to share...

My husband and I  are celebrating 25 years of marriage tomorrow!! To celebrate our silver year, I have him on today co-hosting with me as we talk about our marriage, before, during and after raising our teenagers.  What lessons we’ve learned along the way that has pushed up against, challenged and encouraged our marriage through that season.  Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl...

Are you struggling with your teenagage daughter’s respect for her dad? —whether he’s in the home or not—it is more common than we like to admit. And it can feel messy, frustrating, and even heartbreaking. But mama, you are not powerless in this. Today, I want to give you 3 solid, practical ways to turn things around and help restore or build that respect in a healthy and lasting way. Are you looki...

One of the most unexpected but powerful ways to connect with your teen daughter? Through technology. While it might feel like screens pull us apart, the right tools can actually bring us closer together. Using apps to help her manage her responsibilities, communicate more clearly, and track important parts of her life gives her confidence—and gives you a chance to come alongside her, not hover ove...

Why does my teenage daughter shut down when she's in trouble? You try to talk to her, correct her, or hold her accountable, and instead of a respectful conversation, you get silence, an eye roll, or worse—a door slammed in your face. Let me reassure you: You’re not alone, mom of teen girl. And more importantly, there’s a reason behind her shutdown—and it’s not just defiance. Today, we’ll explore 5...

Today we’re talking about a tricky — and honestly, frustrating — part of raising tween and teen girls: sneakiness. Whether it’s sneaking the phone into their room after lights out, lying about where they’re going, or creating secret social media accounts — you’re not alone if you’ve caught your daughter bending the rules or working around your boundaries. Before you react with frustration, shame,...

“Am I the only one going through this?” Have you ever thought that? Maybe you’ve wondered if other moms are struggling to connect with their teen daughter. Maybe you’ve questioned if you messed something up along the way—if you were too strict, too soft, too emotional, too busy. Or maybe, you’re just plain exhausted and unsure who to even talk to about what you're facing at home. Today we’re divin...

If you’ve ever felt like summer brings out a whole new level of tension or disconnection between you and your teenage daughter, you are not alone. So many moms of teens feel like they walk into summer unprepared—and then spend the whole break reacting instead of enjoying it. Today’s episode is here to change that. We’re going to talk about how to prepare for summer break in a way that avoids major...

Today, I want to speak to the mom who has a daughter that seems totally fine chatting about school drama, friends, and what happened in science class—but clams up the second you ask her how she's really doing. You’re not alone. I hear this often from moms of tween and teen girls—“She’ll tell me all about her friends' problems, but when I ask how she’s feeling or what's going on inside her own hear...

You know just how real things can get—especially when it feels like you and your teenage daughter are speaking two different languages. Maybe she’s ultra sensitive and you’re more direct. Or she wants all the details and you just want to get to the point. Maybe she’s outgoing, full of drama and expression, while you recharge with peace and quiet. Today, we're going to talk about navigating differe...