When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Teen (Not At Them)?

Are your conversations with your teen nothing more than a walking to-do list?

You know how it goes...

“Did you talk to your teacher about retaking that test?”
“Did you remember to pack your soccer bag?”
“Have you started those summer job applications yet?”

I'll be honest with you. I used to love my to-do list.

It made me feel like a good mom. Like I was helping keep my teen on track. Like I had some small measure of control in the beautiful chaos of raising teenagers.

But then those quiet, unsettling thoughts started to creep in...

We don't laugh together anymore.
I have no idea what's really going on in their world.
Why does it feel like they're slipping away from me?

If your heart just clenched in recognition — you're not alone.

And you're not stuck here either.

Because what your teen needs most right now isn't another reminder or checklist...

They need to feel seen.
They need to feel heard.
They need to feel safe with you again.

🔑 Instead of talking at them — engage them in real conversation.

🔑 Instead of offering advice right away — get curious and really listen.

🔑 Instead of trying to talk them out of their feelings — try saying: "That must be really hard."

Here are a few conversation starters that actually open the door:

→ "How are things going with Sophia these days?"
→ "Show me something you've been enjoying on TikTok."
→ "What's been the best part of play practice?"

You created this beautiful human being who’s figuring out who they are and how they fit in this world.

And they still need you — just in a different way than before.

Do you want to feel close again?

To enjoy your relationship, not just manage it?

To raise a teen who wants to stay connected — even when they're grown?

If you’re nodding yes but feeling unsure how to get there — that’s exactly where I come in.

Schedule a call with me today — and let’s talk about how to bring the connection back before another day slips by.

❤️ Jeanine

P.S. There’s no pressure on this call. No fixing. No judgment. Just a real conversation about what’s hard… what matters most to you… and what’s possible from here. Sometimes just saying it out loud to someone who gets it is the first moment of relief. I’d love to be that person for you.