When was the last time your well-meaning questions turned your teen into a brick wall? If you’re tired of watching your teen shut down, walk away, or give one-word answers, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, we’re uncovering why the way you ask can actually create more distance—and how one simple shift can open the door to real connection. Every mom wants to know what’s happening in their teen’s life, but even with the best intentions, sometimes our approach makes them pull away instead of draw near.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why questions make your teen go silent

✔️ Three key shifts that turn questions into safe invitations

✔️ A simple approach that transforms conversation into connection

If you’ve been longing for deeper conversations with your teen, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and practical steps you need to create conversations your teen actually wants to have.

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

💬 Leave a Review so 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

Is your teen’s constant pull toward devices and friends leaving you feeling shut out? Do you worry that you’re losing the bond you once had with your child? What if their need for connection is actually God’s design calling out to you?

Ever feel like your teen is slipping away—spending more time on their phone, retreating to their room, or turning to friends and social media instead of you? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Terri opens up about why your teen’s connection tank might be running on empty and what you can do to refill it—starting today.

Discover the biblical foundation for connection, the hidden reasons your teen may be seeking it in unhealthy places, and simple, everyday ways you can rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and create the safe space your child is desperately longing for.

Because connection isn’t optional. It’s part of God’s original design—and when you pursue it, you give your teen the gift of being truly seen, known, and loved.

👉 Inside this episode you’ll learn:

• Why connection is essential to your teen’s well-being (and not just “nice to have”).
• How God models connection through His pursuit of us—even when we mess up.
• What today’s teens are saying about their parents, devices, and what they really want most.
• Five practical ways you can start filling your teen’s connection tank today.

💡 If you’ve been praying for a breakthrough in your relationship, this episode will give you hope, encouragement, and a tangible first step.

Resources & Mentions in This Episode:

✨ Youth wellness expert Katey McPherson → https://www.kateymcpherson.com

Connect With Me:

✨ 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

💬 Leave a Review so moms can find this podcast and the support they’ve been praying for. Listen on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you catch podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connect-with-your-teens-conversation-starters/id1826286296

Are you tired of repeating your advice to your teen and getting eye rolls or silence in return?

Do you feel frustrated when your teen seems to tune out even the guidance you know could help them?

Wondering why your well-meaning solutions often push your teen further away instead of connecting them to you?

In this episode, we’re diving into a common communication pattern that keeps teens from truly listening—the one many moms unconsciously repeat without realizing it. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of over-explaining, eye rolls, or your teen shutting down, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to shift from being a problem-solver to a gentle guide, so your teen feels respected, heard, and more open to your advice. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tips to strengthen your connection and become the mom your teen naturally turns to for guidance.

💛 Want more support?

✨ Join the FB Community: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group

✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider: Weekly Newsletter

✨ Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach

✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

💬 Leave a Review so moms can find this podcast and the support they’ve been praying for. Listen on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you catch podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connect-with-your-teens-conversation-starters/id1826286296