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The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting42. The Third Way: Why Being Too Soft or Too Tough Breaks Connection (and What to Do Instead)Have you ever noticed that no matter what you try, your child either pushes back or shuts down?
One moment you’re trying to be gentle so you don’t damage the relationship… and the next you’re firm because nothing else seems to work.
And somehow, both approaches leave you feeling disconnected, frustrated, and wondering why your child resists you even when you’re doing your best.
In this episode, I’m sharing why being too soft and too tough actually create the same problem—and the overlooked third way that changes everything.
2025-12-1620 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting41. Three Ways to Gain Inner Peace and Move Away from Anxiety as a Christian Parent.mp3What is your emotional level this holiday season? With all the hustle, bustle, expectations, and unexpected things that sometimes come flying your way, how do we continue to tap into the spirit of peace inside ourselves first so that we can then pass it onto our families and in our homes?
Listen in to 3 different ways that can help you be aware, prepared, and how to move through the sometimes hard things that may come up for you over the next few weeks and stay more connected to a feeling of peace and love throughout this time...
2025-12-1118 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting40. The Incredible Power of Influence for a Struggling Child - Christian ParentingIf you’ve ever wondered whether your child still feels your influence, you’re not alone.
Most moms don’t realize how many quiet, unseen ways they shape their child’s motivation, confidence, and emotional world—without saying a single word.
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the surprising power a mother carries just through her presence, her energy, and the atmosphere she creates at home.
You’ll hear stories that open your eyes to how influence really works… and how small shifts can change everything between you and your teen. Tune in—you might just...
2025-12-0224 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting39. Ready for the holiday hustle? How shifting can help you show up calm—fast.You’ve probably looked at your December calendar and thought, “It all fits… I should be able to do this.” But there’s that quiet voice that whispers, “I can’t keep this pace and still feel like myself.”
If that feels familiar — not because you’re behind, but because you carry so much — this episode will help you understand why. We’re talking about the difference between having time to do everything and actually having the bandwidth to show up the way you want to.
I’ll share what both science and scripture say about this — including a f...
2025-11-2519 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting38. Frustrated with Your Teen's Blow Ups? My Christian Parenting Framework for More Peace so you can Build Real ConnectionAre you a Christian mom walking on eggshells around your teen? One wrong word sparks an argument, and before you know it—you’re both in a blow-up. You want to stay calm, you try to follow what the books and experts say… but nothing seems to stick. In this episode, I’ll show you the surprising reason why—and it has nothing to do with your teen’s behavior, and everything to do with your emotional energy.
You’ll hear a few personal stories plus the real reason why “just walking away” or “taking a breath” isn’t enough. I’ll int...
2025-11-2020 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting37. Struggling With Motivating Your Teen? Try These Tips to Finally Build More Internal DesireIf your teen seems unmotivated or dependent on you to make every decision… the issue might not be their maturity. It might be how much control they feel coming from you—even if it’s based in love.
In this episode, we’re digging into the unseen reason so many well-meaning Christian moms accidentally block their child’s confidence and motivation. You’ll learn why giving your teen more space, trust, and ownership isn’t permissive—it’s powerful. And how shifting your energy, not just your parenting tactics, is the real key to rebuilding connection and raising a self-led...
2025-11-1121 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting36. The Tie Between Teen Behavior and Self-Worth - Christian Parenting EditionYou don’t need to fix everything. You just need a better place to start.
The Connected Mom Reset shows you how—for just $22.
What if your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem?
The truth is, most “bad behavior” isn’t rebellion—it’s a reflection of low self-worth. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually happening inside your child when they act out, withdraw, or shut down.
You’ll learn the difference between disobedience and emotional emptiness, and why trying to correct behavior without healing their sense of worth will...
2025-11-0419 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting35. Heal Your Story, Help Theirs: Anxiety in Teens & Christian ParentingSometimes the hardest thing to forgive… isn’t your child — it’s your own past.
The truth is, many Christian parents carry pieces of their own story that are hard.
Maybe it was control, neglect, or emotional distance.
Those old wounds don’t just disappear — they quietly shape your parenting style, the way you respond to your child’s anxiety, and even the atmosphere in your home.
In this episode, you’ll learn how letting go of the pain from your past can help you build deeper connection with your kids today.
We...
2025-10-2825 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting34. Stop Forcing, Start Leading: How to Parent With Peace, Not PressureYou don’t have to be a “forceful parent” to parent with force.
Sometimes it hides in a sigh, a tone, or that quiet look of disappointment we don’t even notice.
But our kids feel it—and when they do, they pull away.
In this episode, we’ll uncover the subtle ways fear sneaks into our parenting and how to replace it with calm, love-based leadership that invites connection instead of resistance.
Most of us are doing our best to raise kind, capable kids—but it gets tricky to guide them to things...
2025-10-2217 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting33. Why Your Struggling Child Won’t Open Up — And How to Rebuild Emotional ConnectionHave you ever tried to get your teen or young adult to open up—only to be met with silence or one-word answers? You’re not alone.
Many Christian parents struggle to build connection when their child seems withdrawn, anxious, or distant. In this episode, you’ll discover why traditional parenting styles often backfire when a child is struggling, and what really helps them feel safe enough to talk again.
You’ll learn a fresh perspective that brings both peace and hope—one that shifts the focus from fixing your child to creating safety through your prese...
2025-10-1423 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting32. Tired of Your Entitled Teen? Try These Tips to Build Connection as a Christian MomWhen a child acts entitled, it’s easy to see it as defiance or selfishness — but in this episode, we talk about a powerful truth: entitlement isn’t pride, it’s pain wearing armor.
Beneath every “me-first” behavior is a child who feels empty inside, disconnected, or unseen. Drawing from both scripture and psychology, Amy explains how genuine connection — not control or correction — is what truly fills that emptiness.
When kids feel emotionally and spiritually full, they stop grasping for attention and start giving from the heart. You’ll learn how to respond to entitled behavior through l...
2025-10-0823 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting31. Eleven Ways to Prevent Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Illness in Your TeensAs parents, nothing is harder than watching your child struggle with anxiety or depression. I know this firsthand—and I often look back wishing I had the tools and awareness I have now. In this episode,
In this episode, I’m sharing the 11 most powerful things I’ve learned that parents can do to help prevent anxiety, depression, and mental illness in their kids.
These aren’t quick fixes or cures—but they are habits and mindsets that, when practiced early and consistently, build resilience, confidence, and connection in your teen.
And if your child...
2025-09-3030 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting30. Instead of Disappointment or Disapproval, Try These Tips to Finally Motivate Your Older Struggling ChildEven the best Christian parents can slip into parenting from disappointment or disapproval—and it weighs heavier on kids than we realize.
At the root of every struggle is the fear of “I’m not enough,” and when our children feel our disappointment, it reinforces that fear in their core.
In this episode, we’ll uncover why disappointment isn’t a healthy motivator, how it sneaks in as “tough love,” and why it creates disconnection instead of growth.
Through stories, scripture, and real examples, you’ll see how shifting from disappointment to love helps your child f...
2025-09-2426 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting29. Lessons from Charlie Kirk - 5 Principles to Build Connection and Strengthen Your Child’s FaithHave you been inspired over the last few days from Charlie Kirk, even though your grieving his loss?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons inspired by Charlie Kirk that can help you build connection, strengthen your child’s faith, and create a home where love and responsibility thrive.
These aren’t just theories—they’re practical truths you can start modeling and teaching right away.
We’ll dive into the importance of putting faith in Christ first, having the courage to speak truth even when it’s unpopular, and making family con...
2025-09-1626 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting28. Three Strategies to Build Connection With a “Brat” Teen as a Christian MomHave you ever caught yourself thinking your teen is being a “brat”?
The sass, eye-rolls, and pushback can be so frustrating—but what if their behavior isn’t defiance, but a signal of something deeper?
In this episode, I’ll show you how shifting your perspective and energy as a mom can change the way you connect with your child—even in the hardest moments.
You’ll hear about a mom of a high-schooler who seemed fine on the outside but was constantly fighting and melting down at home.
Like many parents, she t...
2025-09-0922 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting27. Enough Anxiety Already! Understanding Self Leadership to Finally End Your Own PainDoes your child’s behavior leave you feeling anxious or powerless?
Many parents find their emotions rising and falling with what their kids are doing.
In this episode, I introduce the idea of self-leadership—learning to manage your own emotions first so you can show up as a steady, confident leader in your home.
We’ll explore how one person’s shift in energy can change an entire relationship, and why leading yourself with calm and faith allows your child to feel safer and more connected.
Instead of reacting out of fear or...
2025-09-0221 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting26. Why Your Belief in Your Child is Always a Part of Their Healing as a Christian Parent, and 10 Ways We Can Do it Better.As Christian parents, we often underestimate just how much our belief—or lack of belief—shapes our child’s life.
In this episode, I share why your opinion of your child is never neutral.
Whether you communicate faith and confidence, or worry and doubt, it becomes part of their self-image.
We’ll unpack five powerful reasons why believing in your child is essential for their mental health, and how it becomes the fuel they need for growth, confidence, and healing.
I’ll also share 10 common ways that we as parents unintentionally don’t beli...
2025-08-2632 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting25. The Basics of How a Happy Christian Mom Affects Their Children with Sharon LamarEver feel like you're responsible for helping your kids to be happy?
Or ever feel like your kids are the reason you're not happy?
In this episode, I interview Sharon Lamar, life coach of the popular podcast, The Single LDS Woman, and we discuss the importance of each woman and mom to be able to navigate themselves to a healthier and happier place without relying on others (co-dependency).
Sharon also unveils the one thing she helps her clients turn around in order for them to feel more peace, joy, and contentment in their...
2025-08-1944 min
The Single LDS Woman | Loneliness, Self-Confidence, Happiness, Goals, Life Coach101. Struggling as a Single Mom? A New Way to Help Your Older Child Without Pushing Them Away - with Amy FraughtonThis week’s episode is something special—a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with parenting coach and podcast host Amy Fraughton, created especially with single moms in mind.
If you’re parenting on your own—and feeling worn out, worried, or unsure how to really help your older child—this episode will speak right to your heart. Amy shares the powerful truth she discovered after years of parenting from anxiety and control: the key to real influence isn’t what you say… it’s the energy you bring into the relationship.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why...
2025-08-1846 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting24. Why Accepting Your Kid Isn’t What You Think It Is… The Truth That Helps Your Depressed TeenAre you trying to walk the line between accepting your strugglling child, and also making sure they know that you don't approve?
In this episode, we dig into why acceptance has nothing to do with you're approval.
And how your disapproval is more damaging than we realize.
But there is a way to love your child, be there for them, and show them that they matter all while still holding your standards.
Jump in and let's talk about it all!
Want more in connecting more with your older child? C...
2025-08-1220 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting23. How Emotional Manipulation Creeps Into Christian Parenting—and What to Do InsteadHave you ever said something to your child that sounded spiritual—but later wondered if it actually created more pressure than peace?
In this episode, we’re talking about emotional manipulation in Christian parenting: what it looks like, why it’s often unintentional, and how it affects your child.
You’ll learn the 3 most common ways Christian parents accidentally use guilt, fear, or spiritual authority to control behavior—and why these well-meaning efforts can actually damage trust and connection.
But this isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness and healing. I’ll share what “clean...
2025-08-0529 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting22. Struggling With Your Teen? 4 Tips to Get Close Again as a Christian ParentAre you trying everything to get close to your teen or older child, but they just keep pushing back?
It's actually so heart wrenching and painful... especially when you've always pictured raising your kids in a close loving family.
In this episode, we explore what love is, what connection is, and the walls that may be blocking you from having a loving connection with your child.
We also talk about the exciting possibilities of what it can look like when the emotional tough stuff is out of the way and love can be...
2025-07-2942 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting21. How Joy and Play Can Heal Anxiety in Teens—and Strengthen Your Parenting StyleWhat if the best way to build connection with your child isn’t more talks or tighter rules—but more fun?
In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Joy, a life coach who is amazing at being the fun mom who knows how to reconnect through play, laughter, and joyful moments.
We explore why fun is often overlooked in Christian parenting, how it can ease anxiety in teens, and how lightness can be the bridge back to a struggling child’s heart. If your home has felt heavy lately, this episode will remind you that joy is...
2025-07-2334 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting20. Why Forcing Peace Doesn’t Work—and How Christian Parents Can Finally Find Real Joy and ClarityHave you ever tried to push your way into peace—only to find yourself right back in worry and frustration a few days later?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into what I call the Gold Zone—the emotional and spiritual space where God’s love, clarity, and confidence guide your parenting.
When we parent from this place, our energy changes—and our struggling child feels it. I’ll walk you through the difference between parenting from Red Zone emotions like fear and control, and Gold Zone emotions like peace, love, inspiration, and understanding—and why skippi...
2025-07-2122 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting19. The Truths About Perfectionism & Why it Isn't Helping Build Connection With Your Anxious TeenIs your desire to be a “good Christian parent” actually hurting your child? In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden dangers of perfectionism in Christian parenting—and how it may be fueling anxiety, disconnection, and even spiritual confusion in your teen.
We’ll explore how perfectionist parenting styles can create fear-based homes, damage self-worth, and block the very connection you’re trying to build.
You’ll also hear how perfectionism shows up subtly—in our expectations, in our church culture, and even in how we talk to ourselves—and how those patterns can quietly transfer to our ch...
2025-07-1627 min
Dear Annie Joy31: Rethinking Disrespect: What Your Kids Are Really Trying to SayHey friends—this episode is so close to my heart. I invited my dear friend and parenting coach, Amy Fraughton, onto the show to talk about something I hear from moms all the time: “My kid is being so disrespectful. What do I do?”
Whether you're parenting tweens, teens, or even adult children, this conversation is for you. We’re not here to shame, fix, or control our kids. We’re here to understand what’s underneath the behavior—and how we can respond in a way that builds connection, not control.
Amy specializes in working with p...
2025-07-1636 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting18. Is Back to School Breaking Your Teen?—Don’t Miss What They Really NeedIs your child already dreading going back to school—or shutting down before the first bell even rings?
For many Christian parents, this season feels more like walking into battle than walking into a new beginning.
If your teen or young adult struggles with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or just plain refuses to engage, you’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.
In this episode, we unpack why the back-to-school transition is so hard for struggling kids—and how you can support them without fixing, forcing, or falling apart yourse...
2025-07-1424 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting17. They Lash Out, You Shut Down: Break the Cycle with Christlike ParentingHave you ever felt personally attacked by your own child—whether through silence, sarcasm, blame, or explosive anger?
These moments cut deep, often stirring old wounds and making us question our worth as a parent.
In this episode, we unpack why these attacks feel so personal, how your child’s behavior is often rooted in inner emptiness—not defiance—and what happens when your own emotional triggers take over.
You'll learn how common parenting styles unintentionally sabotage connection, and why building a secure relationship starts with your energy, not your child’s behavior.
If y...
2025-07-0925 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting16. Can You Build Connection and Still Expect Chores? Navigating Depression in TeensWhen your teen or older child is struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional shutdown, it can feel kindest to let them off the hook with chores or responsibilities.
But what if that’s actually hurting their mental health more in the long run? In this episode, we unpack why responsibility—when introduced from the right energy—is not a punishment but a pathway to healing.
You’ll learn how small, doable tasks can help rebuild your child’s self-worth, restore dignity, and create momentum that leads to real emotional progress.
We’ll also explore what...
2025-07-0727 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting15. Why Your Teen or Older Child Won’t Let You Help—And What Parenting Style Builds Trust and Connection InsteadHave you ever poured your heart into helping your child—only to be met with eye rolls, silence, or outright rejection?
If you're a Christian mom struggling to connect with a teen or young adult who’s battling anxiety, depression, or emotional withdrawal, you're not alone. In this episode, we're unpacking what’s really happening when your child doesn’t want your help—and why it’s not a parenting failure, but a powerful invitation to shift your approach.
You'll learn the parenting style that actually builds connection (even when your child seems shut down), why traditio...
2025-07-0217 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting14. Case Study - How One Christian Mom Helped her Teen SonIn this powerful case study episode, I share the story of a mom who was deeply concerned about her high school senior.
He was struggling with his identity, motivation, and future—and acting out in ways that left her feeling hurt, disgusted, and disconnected.
From rude comments to emotional distance, she believed he was the problem.
But through our coaching together, she discovered something much deeper: the real issue wasn’t just his behavior—it was his emptiness inside, and her own emotional state was unknowingly adding to the disconnect.
Once she be...
2025-06-3013 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting13. How to Move out of Fear Based Parenting as a Christian MomIn this episode, we’re diving into the everyday ways fear shows up in our parenting—through anger, control, perfectionism, worry, and even spiritual pressure—and how it quietly damages the connection we’re trying so hard to build.
You’ll hear real-life examples of fear-based vs. love-based parenting, and how to start making small but powerful shifts that invite the Spirit, build trust, and help your child feel safe, seen, and deeply loved.
Want a simple, powerful way to start reconnecting with your child? Grab your free copy of The Miracle Cycle™ guide and tak...
2025-06-2531 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting12. When Christian Parenting Feels Heavy: Moving from Fear to Love.mp3You love your child—and you’re doing your best. But what if the pressure, guilt, and “should's” in your parenting are quietly pushing them away?
In this episode, we unpack the powerful difference between parenting from duty or fear and parenting from love.
I’ll share personal insights, scriptural truth, and a framework you can start using today to shift the energy in your home—from fear and control to peace and connection.
We’ll explore:
-What duty-based parenting looks like (and why it often backfires)
-How your energy shapes...
2025-06-2332 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting11. Gold Zone Parenting: 10 Emotion-Filled Ways to Connect With Your TeenWhat if the way you feel while parenting matters more than anything you say?
When your energy is calm, clear, and filled with love, you unlock something powerful in your relationship with your teen. In this episode, we’re diving into 10 practical ways you can love your child from what I call the Gold Zone—a place of joy, peace, healthy pride, connection, and emotional strength.
If your teen is struggling or pulling away, chances are they’re not just acting out—they’re emotionally disconnected. And here’s the good news: when you shift into a healt...
2025-06-1827 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting10. The #1 Shift to Make in Communication with Your Teen to Build Real TrustHave you ever tried to communicate with your teen, only to feel like you're talking to a brick wall—or worse, starting a war?
In this episode, we're diving into what I call the Red Zone—those moments when either you or your child are too emotionally charged to have a meaningful conversation.
You’ll learn how to recognize when you or your teen are in the Red Zone, and why trying to talk it out in that state only creates more disconnection. We’ll explore the common ways parents unknowingly communicate from frustration, worry, or contr...
2025-06-1620 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting9. Becoming the Trusted Parent: The Emotionally Safe Way to Communicate With Your TeenEver wonder why some parents become their teen’s safe place—and others don’t, even when they’re trying just as hard?
In this episode, we explore the unseen but powerful reason behind emotional disconnection between parents and teens.
You’ll hear the story of a mom named Mary, whose son had emotionally shut down after experiencing deep loss.
Despite her best efforts, their home was heavy with tension… until she discovered how to shift her own emotional energy.
What followed was a heart-opening transformation that brought peace, connection, and trust back i...
2025-06-1120 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting8. Why You Can’t Build Connection and How Trusting God Will Turn Things Around with Your TeenIf you’re butting heads with your teen, feeling distant, or like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, this episode is for you.
We dive into the real reasons connection feels out of reach—and it’s probably not what you think.
From emotional freak-outs to worry and judgment, we’ll look at how your energy shapes your relationship and how trust in God can lead you out of the chaos.
Learn what it means to shift out of the Red Zone, move through the Blue Zone, and parent from a place of calm, fait...
2025-06-0927 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting7. Why Your Teen/Older Child has Big Emotions and 3 Ways Christian Parenting Can HelpDo you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells with your child or young adult?
Are their emotional outbursts unpredictable, overwhelming, or even scary?
Whether your child explodes regularly or just has the occasional meltdown that leaves you shaken, this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the powerful story of one of my clients whose adult son’s outbursts were damaging their home—and their relationship. What we uncovered together changed everything. I’ll walk you through exactly why kids have big emotions (hint: it has everything to do with w...
2025-06-0429 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting6. The Top 2 Ways to Build Tangible Connection With Your Struggling TeenWhat if 7 hugs a day could prevent anxiety, depression, or even suicidal thoughts in your child?
In this episode we dive deep into the healing power of tangible connection—and how it can radically transform your relationship with your struggling teen, and massively help them with their mental health.
You’ll learn:
-Why eye contact and healthy touch are two of the most powerful tools you have
-The surprising science behind physical connection and emotional stability
-How to reconnect with your child—even if they seem distant or resistant
...
2025-06-0224 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting5. The Massive Power of Emotional Connection with Your Teen/Young Adult ChildHave you tried intentionally connecting with your older struggling adult, only to find that it backfires every time? Leaving you frustrated with your hands up and giving up?
In this episode, we'll help you understand why that is happening and the best thing you can do to turn things around with that child that is struggling, and be able to help them again.
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2025-05-2828 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting4. Want an Emotionally Healthy Teen/Young Adult Child? Here's How - The Gold ZoneWhat do you do when you’ve tried everything—books, counseling, advice from friends—and your child still pulls away? In this episode, I share the real story of a Christian mom whose teenage daughter had become distant, disrespectful, and completely shut down. Despite her deep love and dedication, nothing seemed to work… until she discovered the missing piece that changed not just her relationship, but her entire approach to parenting.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of worry, frustration, or hurt with your child, this episode will give you a new lens to see what's...
2025-05-2619 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting3. How to Build Trust With Your Teen/Young Adult Child - The Blue ZoneWhat if the breakthrough you’re praying for in your relationship with your child isn’t found in trying harder—but in letting go?
In this episode of The Parenting Connection, we’re diving into the transformative power of The Blue Zone—the emotional space where grace, trust, and surrender pave the way for deeper healing and real connection.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of worry, frustration, or fear with your child, this episode will help you see why bypassing the Blue Zone never works—and why embracing it changes everything. You’ll learn five li...
2025-05-2118 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting2. 3 Ways Christian Parents Negative Emotions are Affecting Their Teens - The Red ZoneYou know that moment when they blame you… or they just won’t talk at all… or use that same disrespectful tone for the tenth time today.
Your chest tightens. Your patience snaps.
And before you even realize it—you’re in the Red Zone. Again.
If you’ve ever wondered why your relationship with your child feels so tense, why communication seems shallow or shut down, or why you’re constantly stuck in cycles of frustration or worry—this episode is exactly what you need. In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into what the R...
2025-05-1917 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting1. Struggling With Your Teen/Young Adult Connection? Here's Why - Intro to The Miracle CycleWhat if the chaos in your home isn’t just about your child—but about a cycle you didn’t even know you were stuck in?
In this episode, I introduce you to a simple system I call The Miracle Cycle—a pattern that came together through prayer, study, coaching, and life experience.
This cycle has helped me move through fear and anxiety faster, parent from a place of peace, and reconnect with my kids in those critical, high-stakes moments.
Once you understand it, you’ll never approach parenting—or emotions—the same way again. If...
2025-05-1914 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parenting0. Intro to Parenting Connection Podcast - Build More Connection, Communication and Trust“Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, wondering where things went wrong with your child—and desperately praying for a way to reach them before it’s too late?”
In this first episode of The Parenting Connection, I open up about my own journey through some hard parenting years—when my kids were struggling and I felt helpless, anxious, and unsure of what to do.
If you’re that mom who lies awake at night wondering where things went wrong and how to reach your child before it’s too late, you’re not alone.
2025-05-1908 min
The Parenting Connection | build connection, parenting styles, depression in teens, anxiety in teens, Christian parentingTrailer to The Parenting Connection PodcastDo you have a child that is struggling?
Or your relationship with your child struggling?
Or would you like to just strengthen the relationship you have and get even closer?
Listen to this short trailer that introduces the theme, purpose, and what is going to be shared in this podcast.
If you’re ready to shift the energy in your home and build deeper connection with your child, book a free call with me today—I’ll help you take the first step.
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2025-05-1702 min
The Online Course Show218: A Beginner’s Story: Started 2 Months Ago - Her Incredible Success (Featuring Kate McKenzie)In this episode, we hear from Kate McKenzie, a professional photographer who embarked on her online course creation journey just two months ago.
We’ll dive into Kate's incredible success so far, from a booming Instagram following to creating an online course for parents interested in baby photography.
Discover the challenges Kate encountered, her experiments with Instagram growth, her experiences with pilot courses, and her valuable insights on pricing, accountability, and course curriculum.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice as a beginner course creator, Kate's story is sure to resonate and mo...
2024-02-061h 05
Profitable Photographer Podcast238: Amy Fraughton - Using "Google My Business" And Being Seen In Multiple WaysWhat is better than listening to one of the top episodes of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas? Listening to it again. It has been 2 years since this was released and it is so full of info and inspiration I decided to share it again.Join us for an inspiring episode with Amy Fraughton, a photography veteran who turned her initial stumbles into a powerhouse business. Discover her lessons on charging your worth and building a high-end brand. Amy launched "Photo Business Tools" to help fellow photographers overcome common h...
2024-01-0348 minProfitable Photographer Podcast120: Amy Fraughton-Using "Google My Business" And Being Seen In Multiple WaysAmy Fraughton started her photography business in all the wrong ways 11 years ago, and quickly learned some hard lessons such as charging my worth and developing a higher end business. When she found that many other photographers were having some of the same issues Amy ran into, she started Photo Business Tools to help them. She also a certified Life Coach and spend a great deal of time helping my photographers get past their limiting beliefs and into truer, more successful versions of themselves. -Clients are...
2021-09-0700 min