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
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*****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 eggshells to having real, trust-building conversations—without the nagging, misunderstandings or push-back. My mission is to equip you to communicate with tools that replace frustration with understanding, turn tension into trust, and help you become the mom your teen feels safe opening up to. Hi, I’m Terri Lee. A wife, mom, tutu, and communication coach. For years, I thought the key to raising my kids well was teaching the right lessons, taking them to church, and trying to fix their behavior. But instead of building connections it only led to frustration, distance, and feeling like my words didn’t matter. I realized that to have deep, lasting connections—both now and after my kids left home—I needed to change how I communicated. So, I did. I learned to listen without criticism, speak in a way my kids felt safe, and build thriving relationships. Now, I help moms do the same, and I can’t wait to share it with you! If you’re looking for practical ways to talk to your teen, build a relationship based on mutual respect, and get them off their phones long enough to connect—this show is for you. Grab your latte and let’s dive into it. Want to stay connected? ✨ Join the FB Community: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly tips, encouragement, and be the first to know of upcoming events: Weekly Newsletter ✨ Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

  1. 1D AGO

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

    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 outcomes to creating bridges to your teen's heart, this episode will shine light on how you can do this from your own experiences with God. Stay with me—this isn't another strategy. It's a heart transformation. What You'll Learn: How to love your teen the way God first loved you—with no strings attached   Why your teen can sense your agenda (and what to do instead)   A reflective exercise to reconnect with your own teen years and build connection   How God's acceptance of you can transform your parenting approach   Want simple, practical ways to start connecting with your teen today?  Download my Building Connection Beyond Screen TimeInside—a free guide with 15 conversation starters and parenting tips to help you show up with no-agenda love and build real connection. Download here: connectwithyourteens.com/build-connection-screentime Want more support? 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com 🎧Anchoring Spotify Playlist for encouragement in who you are and how much you're loved, adored, and delighted in: https://bit.ly/AnchoringPlaylist

    16 min

  2. 5D AGO

    48 | The #1 Sign You're About to Break Through With Your Teen (This Will Surprise You)

    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 under crushing pressure (sound familiar?)—and discover what he did that changed everything. Spoiler: He didn't try to fix the problem first. What you’ll learn: Why trying to "fix" the conversation is keeping you stuck The 3-step framework to communicate with confidence and peace How to let go of the agenda and invite the Holy Spirit into your conversations Ready to let go of the weight and step into breakthrough? Here’s practical help starting these conversations? Grab the free guide 'Building Connection Beyond Screen Time' with 15 easy conversation starters you can use today:  https://connectwithyourteens.com/build-connection-screentime 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

    16 min

  3. JAN 31

    47 | Why Your Teen Chooses the Phone Over You (And How to Change It)

    If you've ever felt like the last person your teen wants to talk to, this episode is for you.  We're going beneath the surface to understand what's really happening in your teen's brain and heart when they choose the screen over real conversation. You'll discover why they're willing to risk the drama and pain of social media—and what that reveals about what they're actually searching for. More importantly, you'll learn how to respond with compassion and strategy instead of control. We'll talk about how to build connection that makes them *want* to put the phone down and open up to you—without forcing it or feeling like you need to have all the answers. This isn't about managing screen time. It's about becoming the safe place they choose to come to. If you're ready to stop reacting out of fear and start connecting with confidence, this episode will show you how. What You'll Learn: What's really driving your teen to their phone (it's not what you think) Why the risk of social media feels safer to them than talking to you Communication skills that open doors instead of shutting them down Parenting tips for creating connection that feels safe, not threatening Conversation starters that invite them in without pressure Want more support? 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com 🎧Anchoring Spotify Playlist for encouragement in who you are and how much you're loved: https://bit.ly/AnchoringPlaylist 💬 I’d love it if you’d leave a Review so more moms can find this podcast and the support they’ve been praying for. Listen on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you catch podcasts: https://bit.ly/ConnectWithYourTeensPodcast

    15 min

  4. JAN 23

    46 | She Thought It Was Too Late — Then the Phone Rang: A Conversation with a Mom

    If you've ever felt like you're at your wit's end with your teen—constantly worrying, trying to control, but only pushing them further away—this episode is for you. Today, I'm sitting down with a mom (we'll call her Jessica) who was exactly where you are. She was anxious, exhausted, and desperate for connection with her daughter who was shutting down. But through anchoring in God's love, practicing simple communication skills, and surrendering control, everything changed. Her daughter went from shutting down to opening up. Toxic relationships fell away. Peace replaced fear. And her entire family was transformed—including her marriage. In this episode, you'll hear: ✅ How Jessica went from reactive and controlling to calm and connected   ✅ The power of using conversation starters and truly listening without fixing   ✅ How anchoring in God's love as His daughter changed her entire approach to parenting   ✅ Why surrendering control actually created space for God to work in her daughter's life   ✅ How building connection with her teen impacted her marriage and entire family dynamic   ✅ Practical parenting tips for moms who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected If you're wondering if it's too late or if change is even possible—this conversation will give you hope. Ready to experience this kind of transformation yourself? Join me for a FREE live Connect With Your Teen workshop on Monday, January 27th. In just one hour, I'll walk you through the exact steps Jessica used to go from constant worry to deep connection with her older teens. 👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/opt-in-cwyt-workshop Resources & Links  🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com 💬 Would you take 60 seconds to leave a Review so more moms can find the support they’ve been praying for. Listen on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you catch podcasts: https://bit.ly/ConnectWithYourTeensPodcast

    36 min

  5. JAN 20

    Bonus | What If Connection With Your Teen Could Feel Easy Again?

    If you've ever walked away from a conversation with your teen wondering, "What did I just do wrong?"—this episode is for you.  The silence. The tension. The one-word answers. The distance you're feeling isn't a failure… and it does not need to be permanent. You're not a bad mom and you're not failing.  You just need a different approach to build connection in these teen years. In this bonus episode, I'm inviting you to join me for the FREE Connect With Your Teen Workshop on January 27th—a live, 1-hour hands-on training where we'll break down what's keeping you from the connection you desire and what to do instead so your teen starts to open up. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Why your current approach isn't working—and how to stop the cycle of disconnection, silence, and shut down ✅ Why your teen pulls away when you try to connect—and how to create conversations where they feel safe enough to talk ✅ Communication skills that work in real life (not just in theory or perfect circumstances) ✅ Faith-based conversation starters anchored in Christ that create real transformation—not tips and tricks that leave you confused You'll walk away with tools you can use that very same day to stop feeling dismissed, ignored, or like you're losing your child. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start building real connection with your teen, this workshop is for you. Register here: https://bit.ly/opt-in-cwyt-workshop Let's make 2026 the year your relationship transforms. Resources & Links  🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

    5 min

  6. JAN 16

    45 | Stuck in the Noise? How to Break Free From Parenting Paralysis

    Have you ever felt paralyzed as a mom? Like you’re walking on eggshells…Replaying conversations at night…Overthinking every word because you’re afraid of making things worse. When the noise in your head gets this loud, it can feel impossible to hear God’s voice — or know how to move forward with your teen. In this episode, I share a deeply personal moment that brought me face-to-face with that paralysis — and how God met me there. This conversation is about learning how to quiet noise, build connection, and show up with peace in your communication. You'll learn: Why fear and overthinking block clarity and communication skills How internal noise makes connection feel impossible Why building connection starts inside you, not with fixing your teen How peace — not control — creates safety and openness Mom, if you feel stuck right now, you are not failing. You’re being invited into freedom — and God is still speaking, even through the noise. ✨ Join my Free Live Workshop – January 27th Learn how to stop walking on eggshells and reconnect in just 10 minutes a day and become the calm, safe presence your teen needs. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/opt-in-cwyt-workshop Want more support? 🤍 Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌 Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨ Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

    17 min

  7. JAN 13

    44 | How to Reconnect with Your Teen: They’re Not Drifting — They’re Waiting for You

    What if your teen isn’t drifting away for good—but waiting to see if it’s safe to come back? If you’ve been carrying the fear that your teen is pulling away, this episode offers a hopeful and grounding reframe. Often, what looks like distance or silence isn’t rejection at all. It’s waiting. Waiting to see how you show up. Waiting to see if your presence feels calm, steady, and safe enough to trust again. In this episode, I walk you through a powerful real-life story of a mom who stopped trying to fix her teen and instead shifted how she showed up. When fear and anxiety no longer led her communication and she began using the listening skills we’ve talked about something changed. Her daughter began seeking her out—not because she had the perfect words, but because connecting with her mom finally felt safe. We’ll talk about why building connection with teens isn’t about saying the right thing perfectly all the time, but about practicing communication skills that flow from who you are in Christ so that the way you relate and communicate reflects peace instead of pressure.  You’ll learn how fear subtly shapes our communication styles, how that impacts trust, what truly helps teens open up again, and a simple next step to start showing up confidently, steadily, and anchored in Him. In this episode, you’ll learn: What your teen may truly be waiting for beneath the distance How your presence impacts trust more than your parenting tips Why emotional safety matters more than perfect communication A simple, practical next step to help you show up calm and grounded If you’re a mom parenting teens and longing to rebuild trust, improve communication skills, and stop feeling like one wrong move could make things worse, this episode will remind you of something important: you already have what your teen needs. Christ lives in you, and when you show up anchored in Him, your teen feels it. This truth will help you see your teen—and yourself—through a new lens, and give you hope for what’s still possible. 🚨Ready to become the mom your teen actually wants to talk to? Join me for a live FREE Connect with Your Teen Workshop on January 27th at 7pm MST, where we’ll talk honestly about how to reconnect with your teen and begin building trust in a safe and loving way.  Registering gets you a chance to win door prizes!  Register here: https://bit.ly/opt-in-cwyt-workshop Want more support? 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com 🎧Anchoring Spotify Playlist for encouragement in who you are and how much you're loved: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pmOIQvAH6dibMmAxQzbGf?si=O7JpUf2GReeybWuLczA5dg&pi=u-259Y2TakRLCN 💬 I’d love it if you’d leave a review so more moms can find this podcast and the support they’ve been praying for: https://bit.ly/ConnectWithYourTeensPodcast

    17 min

  8. JAN 6

    43 | God's Plan for You and Your Teen: 4 Conversation Starters You Might Not Expect

    New year, same struggles with your teen? I get it. But what if this year could be different—not because you try harder, but because you align with what God is already doing? Maybe you've been tiptoeing around your own home, hoping today won't be the day something sets them off. You ask a simple question and get shut down with one word. Or worse—an eye roll and a slammed door. And you start thinking, "Is this just how it's going to be now?" Here's the truth, Mom: Connection is still possible. Even when it feels impossible. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 powerful conversation starters that will help you stop striving and start connecting His way. These aren't just parenting tips—they're questions that will help you partner with God to create real, lasting connection with your teen. What if God’s plan and the breakthrough you've been praying for starts with asking the right questions? What You'll Learn: Why New Year's resolutions often fail—and what to focus on instead   The thought reversal that changes everything: It's not about getting your teen to open up—it's about creating safety where they want to   4 conversation starters to help you build your connection plan with God's guidance One intentional action you can take this week to start building trust in 10 minutes a day   Ready to Stop Walking on Eggshells and Start Connecting? Join me for a FREE live workshop on January 27th: Connect With Your Teen: Build Trust in 10 Minutes a Day and Stop Walking on Eggshells.  In just one hour, I'll walk you through simple, practical tools rooted in faith that actually work. You'll learn how to stop the cycle of tension, create safety so your teen wants to open up, and rebuild trust even if things feel really broken right now. 🔗 Reserve your free spot: https://bit.ly/opt-in-cwyt-workshop Let's do this together so you can enjoy your relationship with your child again. 💛 Resources & Links ✨ Join the FB Community: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly tips, encouragement, and be the first to know of upcoming events: Weekly Newsletter ✨ Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com 💬Would you take 1 minute and leave a Review so more moms can find this podcast and the support they’ve been praying for? Here’s the link to the show:: https://bit.ly/ConnectWithYourTeensPodcast

    16 min
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*****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 eggshells to having real, trust-building conversations—without the nagging, misunderstandings or push-back. My mission is to equip you to communicate with tools that replace frustration with understanding, turn tension into trust, and help you become the mom your teen feels safe opening up to. Hi, I’m Terri Lee. A wife, mom, tutu, and communication coach. For years, I thought the key to raising my kids well was teaching the right lessons, taking them to church, and trying to fix their behavior. But instead of building connections it only led to frustration, distance, and feeling like my words didn’t matter. I realized that to have deep, lasting connections—both now and after my kids left home—I needed to change how I communicated. So, I did. I learned to listen without criticism, speak in a way my kids felt safe, and build thriving relationships. Now, I help moms do the same, and I can’t wait to share it with you! If you’re looking for practical ways to talk to your teen, build a relationship based on mutual respect, and get them off their phones long enough to connect—this show is for you. Grab your latte and let’s dive into it. Want to stay connected? ✨ Join the FB Community: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly tips, encouragement, and be the first to know of upcoming events: Weekly Newsletter ✨ Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

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