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

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 of these will help put you at ease. ...

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 girl so she can sta...

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 4 unique, family-friendly summer a...

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 so she can start op...

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 looking for ways to comm...

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 over her.

Here are 5 highly rated app...

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 research-backed reasons why your...

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, or punishment, let’s talk about wha...

“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 diving into a conversation I think we ...

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 blowups, constant misunderstanding...

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 heart, it’s like pulling teeth.”

And if...

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 different personalities to create close bo...

Are you feeling down about how under appreciated you feel about what you do as their mom? Do you feel this mom-thing is just too dang hard in this season of raising your teenage daughter?  

Today, I want to take a moment—just a sacred little pause in your day—to remind you of the beautiful, powerful, and irreplaceable role you play in your family. I know that raising tween and teen girls can be both breathtaking and bone-tiring....

Mom of teen girl, We are talking about tips to create lasting relationships with your teenage daughter AND ways you can take care of you in the season of raising her full of JOY!  Special Guest:  Lilly Brodbeck  "Living in Southern California as a wife and empty nester, I navigate the world of finance by day. But my true passion lies in people! As a ministry leader and the writer/author of the "Joy in Every Season" devotional, I ...

Are you confused about with what used to work with your girl no longer does? Do you find yourself feeling more frustrated over the lack of control you have over parenting your daughter? Mom, you feel like nothing has changed about you and the way you parent your daughter.  You feel you have always treated her the same way, set certain standards within the home, and even your expectations has not waivered. However, your girl is not...

Today, we’re diving into something that I think every mom of teenage daughters feels, but sometimes doesn’t quite have the words for: the three major changes your daughter is going through right now. And these are the changes that can leave us wondering, “What happened to my little girl?”—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you?

Let’s be real for a second. Raising a teenage girl is not for the faint of heart. And if no one has said this to you lately—what you're doing matters. But I also know that behind your quiet strength, there’s a deep swirl of emotion.

So today, I want to give you 5 Fresh and Powerful Tips for Raising Your Teenage Daughter Confidently—not from a place of fear, but from a place of strength, wisdom, and grace:

Are you lo...

If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter, you know this stage comes with its own set of challenges, doubts, and pressures. But today, I want to clear the air and debunk four common myths about parenting teens—so you can step into this journey with confidence and clarity. Along with each myth, I’ll share a powerful truth and a practical tip you can start applying right away. Let’s dive in!

Are you looking for ways ...

Today, we’re tackling an issue that is becoming more and more common among our daughters—low resiliency. Have you ever watched your daughter give up on something the moment it gets hard? Maybe she quits a sport, refuses to study for a tough test, or simply says, "I can’t do this" before she even tries? This is not just a parenting frustration—it’s a generational issue. Studies on Generation Z show that many of our kids strugg...