Jan 14 2025 52 mins
This week, John and I are talking about how we can connect with our teenagers. Specifically, our moody teenage daughters. Let’s face it, raising teenagers isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s arguably the most challenging phase of parenting.
If you’re wondering what happened to your darling child or struggling with the fact they don’t need us as much anymore, you’re not alone. This conversation is for you.
This episode is part of our January HOT TOPICS series where John and I are talking about our hottest topics ever on the podcast. You’ll hear from therapist Sissy Goff and our daughter Caroline in this episode and learn the ONE question we should be asking our teenagers.
Life Happens. As do the teenage years!
Let’s Talk About It.
Listen in to learn more:
(05:46) Understanding Teenage Girls in Today's World
(12:35) Parental Concerns Over College-Aged Children
(17:39) Respecting Boundaries and Personal Space
(28:38) Mother-Daughter Relationship Dynamics
(35:22) 30-Day Couples Challenge for Connection
(40:16) Parenting Teenage Autonomy and Support
(43:43) Listening to Teenage Girls
In this episode, we are digging into why teenagers are so self-absorbed (good news: it’s normal!), the hard parts of our kids growing up and becoming more independent, how to support and connect with our teen girls, giving our teens the space they need to become independent, ideas for connecting with your teen, and navigating tension in the mother-daughter relationship.
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MORE from Sissy and Caroline–Answering Your Questions
Connecting with our Teen Boys Pt 1
Connecting with our Teen Boys Pt 2
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“Let’s Talk Teenagers” Podcast Series
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