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Connect With Your Teens | Conversation Starters, Parenting Tips, Screen Time, Build Connection, Communication Skills

Terri Lee | Christian Parenting Coach, Communication Specialist, & B.A. Social Work

*****TOP 2.0% GLOBAL PODCAST***** The go-to podcast for Christian moms who want deeper connection with their teens.Are you tired of feeling dismissed every time your teen pulls out their phone mid-conversation?Do conversations with your teen feel more like nagging sessions than real connection?Is your teen shut down, distracted, or glued to a screen… while you’re desperate to build trust and keep your relationship strong?I’m so excited you’re here!This podcast will help you move from walking on

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66 | 2 More Lies Sabotaging Communication With Your...

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2026/04/14

Have you ever been in a conversation with your teen…and suddenly it feels like more is at stake than just the conversation?Like their reaction means something about you…or if you don’t handle it right, you might lose connection? That pressure you feel in those moments…isn’t random. And it’s not just about your communication skills. In Part 2 of this series, we uncover two more lies that quietly shape how you show up with your teen—and how they impact your ability to build connection and navigate

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65 | 3 Lies That Sabotage Communication With Your...

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2026/04/09

Do you ever walk away from a conversation with your teen thinking…“That’s not how I wanted that to go…”You tried to stay calm. You chose your words carefully. You were intentional…And somehow, it still felt tense, disconnected, or off. What if it’s not just about what you’re saying…but what’s driving you underneath the conversation? In this episode, we begin a powerful 2-part series uncovering the hidden lies that shape how you show up with your teen—and how they impact your communication skills

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64 | Stop Arguing With Your Teen: Let Them Have Their...

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2026/04/07

What if the reason your teen shuts down…isn’t because they don’t want to talk—but because they don’t feel understood?So many moms feel stuck in constant conflict, walking on eggshells, or unsure how to communicate without it turning into an argument. In this episode, we’re talking about one powerful shift in communication skills that can help you stop arguing with your teen, build connection, and begin to move through conflict in a completely different way. Because your teen’s perspective may not

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63 | What Happens After Your Teen Opens Up: With Dina...

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2026/04/03

What happens after your teen finally opens up…Do things actually change? Or does it go right back to the way it was before? If you’ve ever had a good conversation with your teen and wondered, “Will this last?”—this episode is for you. In this episode of Connect With Your Teens, we continue the conversation with Dina Windle, a mom of a teenage daughter, and explore what happened after that first breakthrough moment—and how it began to change their connection. You’ll hear how one shift in

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62 | How to Build Trust With Your Teen: A Real Mom...

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2026/04/01

What do you do when your teen is angry… emotional… or pushing you away? Most of us react. We defend. We try to fix. But what if the moment you feel the most tension…is actually your greatest opportunity to build connection? In this episode, Terri sits down with mom Dina Windle for a real-life conversation about a difficult moment with her daughter—one that could have created more distance, but instead became a turning point in their relationship. This is part one of a powerful two-part conversation

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61 | 5 Signs Your Teen Still Wants Connection (Even...

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2026/03/27

What if your teen pushing you away… isn’t rejection at all?What if it’s actually a sign they still want connection—with you? When your teen is argumentative, emotional, or shutting you out, it’s easy to believe the connection is gone. Many moms start to feel like they’re losing their influence—or that their teen simply doesn’t care anymore. But what if that behavior isn’t disconnection… it’s a cry for connection? In this episode, we’re reframing what you’re seeing so you can understand what your

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60 | Why Fear Blocks Connection With Your Teen (Do...

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2026/03/26

What if the hardest moments in conversations with your teen…aren’t something to fix—but something to step into? That tension you feel…that fear rising up inside of you…what if it’s not the problem? What if it’s actually the place God wants to meet you—and begin transforming how you show up in parenting teens and relationships? In this episode, we’re talking about the internal wrestle so many moms experience…and how truth-telling—not fixing—is where freedom begins. If you’ve ever: Felt fear or

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59 | Why Your Teen Stops Talking (And How to Fix It)

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2026/03/21

Have you ever noticed your teen starts opening up…and somehow, the conversation shuts down?You’re trying to help. You’re trying to guide. But instead of getting closer… they pull away. What if the problem isn’t what you’re saying—but how quickly you’re trying to fix it? In this episode, I’m sharing one simple communication skill that can completely change the way your teen responds to you—helping them feel safe, understood, and actually want to keep talking. This is the shift that builds trust… one

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Bonus | Why Conversations With Your Teen Still Feel Off

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2026/03/19

Have you ever put thought into how you were going to respond to your teen… and the conversation still didn’t go the way you expected? You’re trying to stay calm. You’re thinking about what to say. And still… something feels off. In this short bonus episode, we’re talking about why communication with your teenager can feel harder than expected — even when your heart is in the right place — and the small shift that can begin building connection again. If you’ve been navigating tension, silence, or

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58 | 5 Scriptures to Anchor Communication Skills and...

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2026/03/18

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your teen thinking… “Why did I say that?” or “I think I just made that worse…” You love your teen. You want to guide them, help them, and stay connected. But sometimes, in the moment, your response comes out of frustration, fear, or pressure—and it leaves both of you feeling more disconnected. What if the problem isn’t your communication skills… but what you’re anchored to in the moment? In this episode of Connect With Your Teens, Terri’s sharing 5

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57 | Why Mom Guilt Is Sabotaging Communication With...

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2026/03/14

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your teen thinking…“Why did I say that?” “I should have handled that better.” “Maybe I messed this up.” That quiet voice of mom guilt can creep in quickly. And while it often comes from love and a deep desire to guide your child well, it can quietly shape the way we communicate with our teens. Sometimes guilt leads us to over-explain, over-advise, or walk on eggshells in conversations. We try harder, talk more, and push for solutions—only to find

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56 | Are You Accidentally Shutting Down Your Teen? 3...

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2026/03/10

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your teen thinking, “I was trying to encourage them… so why did they shut down?” You care deeply. You’re trying to listen, understand, and support your teen. But sometimes conversations still end in silence, distance, or frustration. In this episode, we talk about three common communication patterns many loving moms use that sound supportive and relatable on the surface… but can unintentionally leave a teen feeling unheard or cause them to stop

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55 | The Missing Piece in Communication With Your...

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2026/03/05

What if the communication tools you’ve been taught… aren’t actually enough to build connection and real trust with your teen? Many moms learn communication skills like active listening or conflict resolution, yet conversations at home can still feel tense, exhausting, or disconnected. So what’s missing? In this special episode of Connect With Your Teens, I’m joined by someone who deeply shaped my own understanding of communication and relationships—my mentor Nancy Demmitt. Nancy and her husband

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54 | Is This Silent Parenting Habit Stealing Your...

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2026/02/26

You love your teen. You want connection. You want peace in your conversations. You want to build trust, not tension. So why does it still feel hard?What if the struggle isn’t just communication skills… but the pace your family has been living at? In this honest, heart-to-heart episode of Connect With Your Teens, we’re talking about a silent parenting habit that quietly affects your health, your emotional and spiritual well-being, and your ability to build connection with your teenager. You’re

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53 | From “We Need to Talk” to Real Conversations...

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2026/02/20

“I want you to know where I’m coming from — not because I’m trying to control you, but because I love you. And I’m going to love you no matter what you decide.”What if that’s how your next hard conversation ended? In this final episode of the series, you won’t just learn the framework — you’ll hear it. Because knowing communication skills that build connection is one thing. Hearing what they actually sound like in real life is another. Today, Terri walks you through real anchored conversations —

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52 | From 'We Need to Talk' to Restoring Connection...

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2026/02/19

You’ve said the hard thing. You’ve shared your concerns. You’ve owned your feelings. But the conversation still feels unfinished. Why? Because most of us were never taught the communication skills needed to have “the talk” in a way that truly builds connection instead of distance.In this third episode of the series, we walk through Step 7 — the next piece that shifts your “we need to talk” moment from correction to collaboration. Instead of demanding change, you’ll learn how to express what you

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51 | From “We Need to Talk” to Speaking Your Heart So...

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2026/02/14

You’ve been replaying the conversation in your head for days. You care deeply. You see things that concern you. You want to build trust, not create distance. But every time you try to bring it up, your teen shuts down… gets defensive… or walks away.And suddenly “we need to talk” turns into conflict instead of connection. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, I’m giving you the exact words and simple structure to help you build connection, strengthen your communication skills, and speak your heart in a

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50 | From 'We Need to Talk' to Honest Conversations...

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2026/02/11

Every mom knows that moment—you say "we need to talk" and watch your teen immediately shut down, get defensive, or walk away. You enter these conversations with the best intentions, wanting to address their behavior and restore peace. But the way most of us were taught to handle conflict is just a bandaid to a deeper issue, and it ends up creating more distance.Have you been listening more? Reflecting back what you’re hearing your teen say? Inviting them to share more? Then you’ve been laying a

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49 | The Power of God’s Acceptance to Turn the Heart...

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2026/02/07

What if the way you see and love your teenager could mirror the moment you first felt fully loved and fully accepted by God? In this episode, Terri shares an experience during her kids' teen years but didn't have the language for at the time. Through prayer and reflection, God showed her a deeper truth about acceptance, love, and how to build God breathed connection with our teens—no agenda, no strings attached. If you've been searching for parenting tips that go beyond managing behavior and

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48 | The #1 Sign You're About to Break Through With...

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2026/02/03

Struggling to communicate with your teen? Feel like every conversation ends in frustration, conflict, or silence?What if the breakthrough you're looking for has nothing to do with finding the perfect words—and everything to do with what you do before you open your mouth? In this episode, we're diving into the #1 sign that your communication skills are about to start transforming your relationship with your teen. We'll unpack the story of David in 1 Samuel 30—when everything fell apart and he was

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