Don't Wanna Talk About It | Parenting Podcast

From household chores to curfews to managing screen time, parents and teens don’t always see eye to eye. In this episode, we debate some of the most common conflicts between teens and parents.

One of the greatest challenges we face as parents is learning how to walk the line between wanting to control everything and encouraging independence. In this episode, we discuss the delicate balance between holding on and letting go as your teen transitions into adulthood.

We all know that raising kids is hard, and raising teens is even harder. Staying connected while they are testing boundaries and flexing independence is not easy, but it is possible. In this episode, we’re talking about how I built a strong relationship with my daughter.

As parents we all have the best intentions when it comes to raising our kids. And while it’s natural to make mistakes along the way, some mistakes can do more damage than others. In this episode, we discuss 6 things that parents need to stop doing.

Whether you have a teen heading off to college or a recent graduate stepping into the real world, navigating the transition can be a challenge. From managing financial responsibility to cultivating healthy habits and relationships, this episode shares the do’s and don’ts of adulting with practical tips to help your teen thrive on their own.

The school year is just about over, and your teen is probably ready to eat, sleep and scroll the summer away. While it’s important that they spending relaxing, it’s also important that they spend time being productive. In this episode, we share 6 ways to help your teen balance their time this summer and still have fun.

While each friendship has its own set of unsaid rules, there are some morals and ethics that all girls follow in the name of sisterhood. In this episode, we break down the girl code and other unwritten rules of friendship.

Between work, school, activities, and other obligations, getting some quality face time with your teen is not always easy. Despite the obstacles that make it challenging, spending time with your teen can help them develop better social skills and higher self-esteem. In this episode, we share 6 ways to connect with your teen every day.

Your teen is listening to you. Even though they are determined to make you think otherwise. How you speak to them can build them up or tear them down. And sometimes, the things you don’t say have the most significant impact. In this episode, we share 10 things your teen needs to hear from you.

One of the best ways to learn more about your teen is to share something interesting about yourself that they don’t know. In this episode we play a fun game of fact or fiction to see if we know each other as well as we think we do.

Your role as a parent Is to teach your child how navigate the world. That includes teaching them values, morals, basic life skills and so much more. And as they get older and develop these skills and their personality, they can influence you just as much as you influence them. In this episode we discuss 8 things I’ve learned from my teen.

You’ve probably hid something from your parents at one time or another. And your teen is no different. But what they are hiding varies from teen to teen. In this episode we are talking about 9 things your teen might be hiding from you and how to handle it.

As an adult, you’ve had years to fine tune your social skills. But with smart phones and social media becoming such a big part of our culture, today’s teens haven’t had as many opportunities to practice them. While social interaction is evolving, there are some core social skills that you need to teach your teen. In this episode, we discuss important social skills your teens need to know.

Most parents would like their teens to have it easier than they did growing up. But interfering with their growth and independence by solving their problems can do more harm than good. And as they become more dependent on us, they are less likely to take risks and try new things. In this episode, we discuss why you should let your teen do hard things and some of the valuable life lessons they will learn along the way.