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 walk that fine, hard line between helping and hovering. Between comforting and controlling. Between be...
Jul 14, 2025•14 min
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. HUGS! Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she ...
Jul 07, 2025•14 min
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 start opening up to you? Do you want to understand why is it so hard to approach your gir...
Jun 30, 2025•13 min
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 activities that go beyond the usual movie night or beach trip. Thes...
Jun 23, 2025•16 min
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 opening up to you? Do you want to understand why is it so hard to approach your girl? ...
Jun 16, 2025•38 min
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 communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do you want to underst...
Jun 09, 2025•13 min
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 apps that help teen girls stay organized, take ownership of their liv...
Jun 02, 2025•20 min
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 daughter emotionally checks out when she's in trouble and 3 ways y...
May 28, 2025•18 min
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 what’s really going on. And more importantly, how you can respond wi...
May 26, 2025•14 min
“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 need more of. Because the truth is, you’re not the only one going t...
May 21, 2025•14 min
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 misunderstandings, and that classic “I don’t need to do anything—it’s summer!” at...
May 19, 2025•19 min
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're being honest, maybe you’ve started to wonder... “Why won’...
May 14, 2025•16 min
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 bonds with your teen daughters—even when those personalities seem t...
May 12, 2025•20 min
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. Some days you're celebrated, and other days you feel invisible. But t...
May 07, 2025•22 min
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 love connecting with women over coffee to explore their purpose, passi...
May 05, 2025•40 min
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 responding back in quite the same way. She actually pushes against...
Apr 30, 2025•16 min
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? Do you want to understand why is it so hard to approach your girl? Are you stuck...
Apr 28, 2025•18 min
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 looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? ...
Apr 23, 2025•15 min
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 to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do you want to ...
Apr 21, 2025•15 min
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 struggle with perseverance, often giving up when faced with difficulty. Today...
Apr 16, 2025•21 min
I know you care deeply about your daughter and want to guide her through these crucial teenage years. But let's be real—getting her to actually listen to you? That can feel like trying to talk to a brick wall. We’ll be diving into some simple ways to talk to your girl so that she’ll listen. 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 stuck on how to approach your teenage daug...
Apr 14, 2025•16 min
Today, we’re diving into an incredibly powerful tool that every mom has at her disposal—encouragement. It’s so easy to overlook, but encouragement is like a secret superpower that builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and even helps our daughters learn to encourage others. So today, I’m sharing five practical ways you can encourage your daughter in a way that truly fosters confidence and helps her become someone who naturally uplifts others. Are you looking for ways to communicate with your...
Apr 09, 2025•13 min
Today, we’re diving into a crucial part of your teen daughter’s development—her deep need for acceptance. If you’ve ever wondered why she cares so much about fitting in, what her friends think, or why she seems distant when she doesn’t feel understood, this episode is for you. We’ll explore why this need for acceptance is so strong during adolescence—developmentally, emotionally, and socially—and give you three ways to better understand and support her during this phase. Are you looking for ways...
Apr 07, 2025•13 min
Today, we're bringing it back to the basics and we are answering the question: What is open communication? We’ll break it down into three key parts, and by the end of this episode, you’ll have practical steps to create an environment where your daughter feels heard, understood, and willing to share more with you. 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 stuck on how to app...
Apr 02, 2025•16 min
Trust is the foundation for open communication, mutual respect, and a strong lifelong bond with our teenage daughters. But how do we build it? And more importantly, how do we rebuild it when it’s been broken? We just concluded our Build Trust with Teenage Daughter series, if you have not gotten a chance to listen to them, they are episodes 222 - 226. I share ways you can build that trust in your relationship with your teenager. Well, may have asked yourself, well how can I do that. Today, I’m sh...
Mar 31, 2025•16 min
I’m so glad you’re here today because we’re diving into an important topic that I know can be challenging for a lot of us: creating healthy boundaries for ourselves. As moms, especially those of us raising tween and teenage daughters, it’s easy to pour so much of ourselves into our kids, our families, and everything around us, but sometimes we forget one very important person in the equation—ourselves. Today, we’re going to talk about how to create healthy boundaries for you, how that benefits y...
Mar 26, 2025•18 min
We're diving into our last topic for our build trust with your teenage daughter series which is a powerful way to build trust and deepen your connection with your daughter—sharing personal experiences. We all want open communication with our girls, but sometimes they put up walls. One way to break those barriers is by letting them see that we, too, were once teenagers with our own struggles, doubts, and emotions. Sharing personal experiences, when done in the right way, can be a game-changer in ...
Mar 24, 2025•15 min
We're talking about a key factor in building trust with your daughter—admitting when you're wrong. This might feel a little uncomfortable, but trust me, it’s one of the most powerful ways to create an authentic and respectful relationship with your tween or teen. 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 stuck on how to approach your teenage daughter in conversation without...
Mar 19, 2025•11 min
Moms, I know what some of you are thinking—“Respect her boundaries? What about mine? Shouldn’t she be respecting me too?” And I hear you! It’s completely valid to want respect in return, and we’ll talk about that. But today, I want to challenge you to look at trust-building from a different angle. Mark Gregston once said, "Truth with judgment pushes her away, truth with relationship draws her to you." And that’s exactly what we’re going to focus on. Building trust isn’t about giving up authority...
Mar 17, 2025•16 min
We are continuing our "Build Trust with Your Teenage Daughter" series. Today, we’re diving into a powerful but often overlooked key to trust-building: by Following Through on Promises. If you say you’ll do something—whether it’s picking her up on time, respecting her privacy, or handling a situation discreetly—stick to it. Your daughter needs to see you as reliable and dependable to truly trust you. Let’s explore why keeping promises matters, when to make them, when to hold off, and how you can ...
Mar 12, 2025•23 min
