Parenting teen girls doesn't have to feel like walking on eggshells—there's a way to build deeper connection and trust.
In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Suzanne Hanna, a life coach for teen and college girls and former high school assistant principal. Drawing from her career in school administration and her own experience as a mom, Suzanne offers practical, heart-centered guidance for parents navigating the complexities of raising confident, resilient daughters.
Suzanne shares how parents can shift from reactive responses to thoughtful connection --- thereby creating the foundation for girls to feel safe sharing their struggles and triumphs with their moms... for life.
Suzanne discusses:
- Why your response NOW matters in the future
- Reacting VS responding
- How to recognize when your teen daughter needs more support
- "Bandaid Friends" defined
- Practical strategies for genuine confidence and self-reliance
- Parenting with honest conversations
- Navigating social pressures and comparison
About Suzanne: Suzanne Hanna is a life coach for teen and college girls with over 25 years of experience in education as a former high school assistant principal. She helps young women develop confidence and self-reliance through one-on-one coaching, while also supporting their mothers through this challenging transition. Suzanne is passionate about helping girls recognize that all the answers they need are already within them.
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About Dori Durbin: Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.
Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.com
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