83 | The Real Reason You Feel Disconnected From Your Teen

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly dealing with attitude, screen time, lack of communication, conflict, or poor choices? Most moms assume those things are the reason they feel disconnected from their teen. But what if they’re not the root problem? In this episode, Terri shares a powerful mindset shift that can change the way you approach parenting teens and help you build connection, build trust, and communicate more effectively with your teen. When we’re worried, frustrated, or afraid, it’s easy to focus all our attention on the problems we’re trying to solve. But in the process, we can lose sight of the relationship we’re actually trying to build. You’ll discover: Why focusing on today’s problems can unintentionally create more disconnection The relationship question every mom needs to answer What can drive us toward control instead of connection Why connection leads to trust and trust creates influence A simple 3-question Relationship Check you can use in almost any parenting situation How to begin building the relationship you want with your teen—even if they don’t change first If you’ve been feeling discouraged, frustrated, or unsure what to do next, this episode will help you refocus on what matters most and move toward building deeper connection, greater trust, and lasting influence with your teen. ✨ Complimentary Teen Relationship Reset + Connection Clarity Call I’m opening 10 spots for moms who would like help identifying what’s creating distance, where connection is getting stuck, and how to begin building stronger communication, trust, and connection with their teen. To apply: Leave a review for the Connect With Your Teens podcast Take a screenshot before submitting it Complete your Teen Relationship Reset 👉 http://connectwithyourteens.com/review More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Schedule a 60-Minute Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover what’s most important to address right now, and create a clear plan with God so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/1-hour-communicationcoaching 💛 Need ongoing support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement. Learn more here:  https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 💌 Want weekly encouragement and communication tips straight to your inbox?  Sign up for the newsletter and get practical tips, stories of how this works in real life & hope sent to you every week. 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 ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 49 -  The Power of God’s Acceptance to Turn the Heart of Your Teen 61 - 5 Signs Your Teen Still Wants Connection (Even When They're Pushing You Away) 77 - Why Your Teen Doesn’t Need to Change First to Build Connection