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The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting

Amy Fraughton | Life Coach, Parenting Relationship Coach

Are you a Christian mom watching your older child struggle and wondering where things went wrong? Do you feel like the more you try to help, the more distant they become? You"re not alone—and you"re not helpless. In this podcast, we explore how a simple but powerful shift in the energy you bring to the relationship can unlock healing, trust, and real influence. It’s not about fixing your child—it’s about showing up differently so connection comes first and change can follow. Hey, I’m Amy,

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22. Struggling With Your Teen? 4 Tips to Get Close...

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2025/07/29

Are you trying everything to get close to your teen or older child, but they just keep pushing back?It's actually so heart wrenching and painful... especially when you've always pictured raising your kids in a close loving family. In this episode, we explore what love is, what connection is, and the walls that may be blocking you from having a loving connection with your child. We also talk about the exciting possibilities of what it can look like when the emotional tough stuff is out of

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21. How Joy and Play Can Heal Anxiety in Teens—and...

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2025/07/23

What if the best way to build connection with your child isn’t more talks or tighter rules—but more fun?In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Joy, alife coach whois amazing at being the fun mom who knows how toreconnect through play, laughter, and joyful moments. We explore why fun is often overlooked in Christian parenting, how it can ease anxiety in teens, and how lightness can be the bridge back to a struggling child’s heart. If your home has felt heavy lately, this episode will remind

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20. Why Forcing Peace Doesn’t Work—and How Christian...

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2025/07/21

Have you ever tried to push your way into peace—only to find yourself right back in worry and frustration a few days later? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what I call the Gold Zone—the emotional and spiritual space where God’s love, clarity, and confidence guide your parenting. When we parent from this place, our energy changes—and our struggling child feels it. I’ll walk you through the difference between parenting from Red Zone emotions like fear and control, and Gold Zone

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27:40

19. The Truths About Perfectionism & Why it Isn't...

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2025/07/16

Is your desire to be a “good Christian parent” actually hurting your child? In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden dangers of perfectionism in Christian parenting—and how it may be fueling anxiety, disconnection, and even spiritual confusion in your teen.We’ll explore how perfectionist parenting styles can create fear-based homes, damage self-worth, and block the very connection you’re trying to build. You’ll also hear how perfectionism shows up subtly—in our expectations, in our

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18. Is Back to School Breaking Your Teen?—Don’t Miss...

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2025/07/14

Is your child already dreading going back to school—or shutting down before the first bell even rings? For many Christian parents, this season feels more like walking into battle than walking into a new beginning. If your teen or young adult struggles with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or just plain refuses to engage, you’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, we unpack why the back-to-school transition is so hard for struggling kids—and how you can

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17. They Lash Out, You Shut Down: Break the Cycle...

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2025/07/09

Have you ever felt personally attacked by your own child—whether through silence, sarcasm, blame, or explosive anger?These moments cut deep, often stirring old wounds and making us question our worth as a parent. In this episode, we unpack why these attacks feel so personal, how your child’s behavior is often rooted in inner emptiness—not defiance—and what happens when your own emotional triggers take over. You'll learn how common parenting styles unintentionally sabotage connection, and

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27:19

16. Can You Build Connection and Still Expect Chores?...

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2025/07/07

When your teen or older child is struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional shutdown, it can feel kindest to let them off the hook with chores or responsibilities.But what if that’s actually hurting their mental health more in the long run? In this episode, we unpack why responsibility—when introduced from the right energy—is not a punishment but a pathway to healing. You’ll learn how small, doable tasks can help rebuild your child’s self-worth, restore dignity, and create momentum

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15. Why Your Teen or Older Child Won’t Let You...

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2025/07/02

Have you ever poured your heart into helping your child—only to be met with eye rolls, silence, or outright rejection?If you're a Christian mom struggling to connect with a teen or young adult who’s battling anxiety, depression, or emotional withdrawal, you're not alone. In this episode, we're unpacking what’s really happening when your child doesn’t want your help—and why it’s not a parenting failure, but a powerful invitation to shift your approach. You'll learn the parenting style that

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14. Case Study - How One Christian Mom Helped her...

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2025/06/30

In this powerful case study episode, I share the story of a mom who was deeply concerned about her high school senior. He was struggling with his identity, motivation, and future—and acting out in ways that left her feeling hurt, disgusted, and disconnected. From rude comments to emotional distance, she believed he was the problem. But through our coaching together, she discovered something much deeper: the real issue wasn’t just his behavior—it was his emptiness inside, and her own

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13. How to move out of fear based parenting as a...

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2025/06/25

In this episode, we’re diving into the everyday ways fear shows up in our parenting—through anger, control, perfectionism, worry, and even spiritual pressure—and how it quietly damages the connection we’re trying so hard to build.You’ll hear real-life examples of fear-based vs. love-based parenting, and how to start making small but powerful shifts that invite the Spirit, build trust, and help your child feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Miracle Cycle Graphic -

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12. When Christian Parenting Feels Heavy: Moving from...

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2025/06/23

You love your child—and you’re doing your best. But what if the pressure, guilt, and “should's” in your parenting are quietly pushing them away? In this episode, we unpack the powerful difference between parenting from duty or fear and parenting from love. I’ll share personal insights, scriptural truth, and a framework you can start using today to shift the energy in your home—from fear and control to peace and connection. We’ll explore: -What duty-based parenting looks like (and why it

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11. Gold Zone Parenting: 10 Emotion-Filled Ways to...

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2025/06/18

What if the way you feel while parenting matters more than anything you say?When your energy is calm, clear, and filled with love, you unlock something powerful in your relationship with your teen. In this episode, we’re diving into 10 practical ways you can love your child from what I call the Gold Zone—a place of joy, peace, healthy pride, connection, and emotional strength. If your teen is struggling or pulling away, chances are they’re not just acting out—they’re emotionally

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10. The #1 Shift to Make in Communication with Your...

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2025/06/16

Have you ever tried to communicate with your teen, only to feel like you're talking to a brick wall—or worse, starting a war?In this episode, we're diving into what I call the Red Zone—those moments when either you or your child are too emotionally charged to have a meaningful conversation. You’ll learn how to recognize when you or your teen are in the Red Zone, and why trying to talk it out in that state only creates more disconnection. We’ll explore the common ways parents unknowingly

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9. Becoming the Trusted Parent: The Emotionally Safe...

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2025/06/11

Ever wonder why some parents become their teen’s safe place—and others don’t, even when they’re trying just as hard? In this episode, we explore the unseen but powerful reason behind emotional disconnection between parents and teens. You’ll hear the story of a mom named Mary, whose son had emotionally shut down after experiencing deep loss. Despite her best efforts, their home was heavy with tension… until she discovered how to shift her own emotional energy. What followed was a

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8. Why You Can’t Build Connection and How Trusting...

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2025/06/09

If you’re butting heads with your teen, feeling distant, or like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, this episode is for you. We dive into the real reasons connection feels out of reach—and it’s probably not what you think. From emotional freak-outs to worry and judgment, we’ll look at how your energy shapes your relationship and how trust in God can lead you out of the chaos. Learn what it means to shift out of the Red Zone, move through the Blue Zone, and parent from a place of calm,

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7. Why Your Teen/Older Child has Big Emotions and 3...

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2025/06/04

Do you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells with your child or young adult?Are their emotional outbursts unpredictable, overwhelming, or even scary? Whether your child explodes regularly or just has the occasional meltdown that leaves you shaken, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the powerful story of one of my clients whose adult son’s outbursts were damaging their home—and their relationship. What we uncovered together changed everything. I’ll walk you

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6. The Top 2 Ways to Build Tangible Connection With...

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2025/06/02

What if 7 hugs a day could prevent anxiety, depression, or even suicidal thoughts in your child?In this episode we dive deep into the healing power of tangible connection—and how it can radically transform your relationship with your struggling teen, and massively help them with their mental health. You’ll learn: -Why eye contact and healthy touch are two of the most powerful tools you have -The surprising science behind physical connection and emotional stability -How to reconnect with

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5. The Massive Power of Emotional Connection with...

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2025/05/28

Have you tried intentionally connecting with your older struggling adult, only to find that it backfires every time? Leaving you frustrated with your hands up and giving up?In this episode, we'll help you understand why that is happening and the best thing you can do to turn things around with that child that is struggling, and be able to help them again. Miracle Cycle Graphic - amyfraughton.ac-page.com/miracle-cycle-graphic Book a Consult Call - >

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4. Want an Emotionally Healthy Teen/Young Adult...

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2025/05/26

What do you do when you’ve tried everything—books, counseling, advice from friends—and your child still pulls away? In this episode, I share the real story of a Christian mom whose teenage daughter had become distant, disrespectful, and completely shut down. Despite her deep love and dedication, nothing seemed to work… until she discovered the missing piece that changed not just her relationship, but her entire approach to parenting. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of worry,

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3. How to Build Trust With Your Teen/Young Adult...

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2025/05/21

What if the breakthrough you’re praying for in your relationship with your child isn’t found in trying harder—but in letting go? In this episode of The Parenting Connection, we’re diving into the transformative power of The Blue Zone—the emotional space where grace, trust, and surrender pave the way for deeper healing and real connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of worry, frustration, or fear with your child, this episode will help you see why bypassing the Blue Zone never

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