How to Have THOSE Awkward Conversations (that Teens REALLY Need) with Nitza Jimenez, EP 143

Send us Fan MailHave you ever avoided a conversation with your child because you weren’t sure what to say?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin speaks with Nitza Jimenez, Parent and Family Connection Coach and founder of Kinected Coaching. Together they explore why conversations about topics like sex, relationships, identity, and mental health can feel so uncomfortable for parents . . . and why avoiding them often creates even more distance.Drawing from her experience as an educator, community health educator, and family coach, Nitza shares practical ways parents can build trust, communicate their values, and create a safe environment where kids feel comfortable asking questions.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why silence about difficult topics can leave kids searching for answers elsewhere• How family values can guide conversations about sex, identity, and relationships• Why emotional regulation from parents shapes how kids communicate• How social media is influencing what kids believe about relationships• One simple step parents can take to reconnect with their tween or teenIf you’ve ever felt unsure how to start conversations about uncomfortable topics—or if you want your child to come to you instead of the internet for answers—this conversation offers practical parenting insights you can apply immediately.About Nitza JimenezNitza Jimenez is a Parent and Family Connection Coach and founder of Kinected Coaching. She supports families—especially multicultural and first- and second-generation households—in navigating values, identity, and conversations that are often considered taboo.With a background as a teacher and community health educator, Nitza has worked with hundreds of families helping parents build stronger connections with their children through open communication, emotional awareness, and culturally responsive parenting strategies.Through her coaching programs, workshops, and the Rooted Connection program, she equips parents with tools to navigate difficult conversations while strengthening family trust and connection.Connect with Nitza:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitza-danielleAbout Dori DurbinDori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, book coach, ghostwriter, and parenting podcast host who helps therapists, educators, and family-focused professionals transform their expertise into children’s books that support emotional regulation, shared language, and connection.Website: https://www.doridurbin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinEmail: [email protected] to help shape future children’s books created by experts?Join the That’s Good Parenting Club for behind-the-scenes access to upcoming manuscripts, early feedback opportunities, and community support:https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/clubIntro for TDP (version 2)