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Kristen Duke

#93 Ruby Franke of 8 Passengers on Teens & Dating

Many parents are either fearful of their teens dating or wishing they’d get out and be social. We discussed this very topic all week in our Instagram Community, and I’m delighted to have Ruby Franke from 8 Passengers on the podcast today sharing some gems!

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Kristen Duke

Importance of Photos

When we display pictures in our home it helps boost our kids self esteem and confidence. Today we we are talking about not just the importance of photos, but images of mom (or dad) with just one child.

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Kristen Duke

Connecting with your Teen

Connecting with your teen may be the most important thing you can do in the parenting teens journey. CONNECTION is at the heart of preserving the relationship long term, and it is the center focus of all that I hope to share when it comes to parenting teens. At the heart of all I share is my desire for all of you parents connecting with your teen.

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Teens and Eating Disorders
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Kristen Duke

Teens and Eating Disorders

If you are concerned about Teens and Eating Disorders, we want to help.  Listen to this podcast episode, read the transcript, or at the list print off the free resources shared below. I interviewed Laura from Remarkable Now about her 15 year eating disorder, and her insights are recorded here.

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How to Relieve Stress

Helping our teens know how to relieve stress is an important discussion in parenting. Tools such as a stress chart can help identify emotions.

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Kristen Duke

We Were All Teenagers Once

Yes, raising teens can be gut wrenching, isolating, stressful, even overwhelming at times. But if we simply brace for impact during the teen years it will be very scary for all of us! We will miss out on gems if we are just watching for the problems. Self-fulfilling prophecy again! 

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Conversation Cards

Looking for some conversation topics for your family dinners? Print these conversation cards and get the chatter started!

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The Ultimate Virtual Event for Moms
When Your Teen Pulls Away:
The Shift that
Brings them back

Join me for free.

The TRUSTED Lab is a completely free 3-hour live experience to help you finally stop second-guessing yourself and start seeing yourself and your teen differently so trust grows, drama fades, and connection thrives.

Our next event is Monday, April 6, 2026; 12-3 pm Eastern Time.

The Ultimate Virtual Event for Moms
When Your Teen Pulls Away:
The Shift that
Brings them back

Join me for free.

The TRUSTED Lab is a completely free 3-hour live experience to help you finally stop second-guessing yourself and start seeing yourself and your teen differently so trust grows, drama fades, and connection thrives.

Our next event is Monday, April 6, 2026; 12-3 pm Eastern Time.

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Day 1: SEE Differently

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​​You’ll ​master having tough conversations without power struggles, repairing mistakes while maintaining respect, and shift from reactive parenting to confident leadership.—so your teen listens and actually wants to talk to you.
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This conversation allows her to understand your unique challenges and aspirations, ensuring the workshop content is tailored for you. It also confirms your commitment to attending and engaging fully in both days of the event. THIS IS NOT A SALES CALL; it’s my way of tailoring the experience to you. Upon confirming your call, I’ll provide the workshop access link.​​

The Ultimate Virtual Event for Moms
When Your Teen Pulls Away:
The Shift that
Brings them back

Join me for free.

The TRUSTED Lab is a completely free 3-hour live experience to help you finally stop second-guessing yourself and start seeing yourself and your teen differently so trust grows, drama fades, and connection thrives.

Our next event is Monday, April 6, 2026; 12-3 pm Eastern Time.