Many parents don’t want their teenagers to have social media for a variety of reasons, and one in particular is to avoid the repercussions that come with endless scrolling. It’s understandable… AND once you decide to allow social media, I
Do you want to be TRUSTED by your Teenager? Tune in to the new podcast, where you’ll glean tips on becoming TRUSTED in TEN! Just 10 minute episodes where submitted questions are answered, storytelling style! Every once in a while
I originally posted these images with questions to discuss with your teenager about Inside Out 2 on my instagram @KristenDukeChats where I share daily teen content, so if you aren’t already following there, do that! Did you see Pixars Inside
Dear Moms of teenagers, Do you want to show your teen your love and support in a unique way? I have something fun that will hopefully put a smile on your teens face when you wear your “I love my
Your teens’ friends are more important than you. Now, hear me out…this isn’t 100%, but it’s often a teen’s perspective that they care more about what their friends say than you. The time to fully influence your teen is mostly
I LOVE the opportunity to chat one on one with moms in the community, and I’ve got two opportunities for you to get immediate feedback on tough teen challenges. 1) Marco Polo mentoring has been one of my favorite ways
When I was a teenager, BYU was my dream. I grew up in Louisiana and Texas, and I wanted to gather with lots of other members of my faith in college, and though I knew there were options within my
Encourage your teenager to reflect on the past year as well as make a few goals (or just thinking about) the new year with these conversation questions great for your New Years celebration. Reflecting on the last year: Pick 3
Not sure what to give your teenager for Christmas? Experiences, and you can enjoy them, too!
How to help your teenager be more GRATEFUL, here are my thoughts Many parents feel frustration with teenagers because they feel like they give and give and their teens are simply selfish and ungrateful. From driving endlessly to sports practices
Do you have a teenager? Want more conversation at your Thanksgiving feast? Ask these questions! (PS Join my bestie club community email group at the very bottom of this page for more parenting teens updates!) I prefer more in depth
So many ideas for what to do in October are different than what to do in November, now that Halloween is over. Lets focus on service and gratitude! More ideas on my other website for Thanksgiving with teens. I love
Some may ask, “Are teenagers too old to Trick or Treat on Halloween??” and the answers vary. In years past, some may have said yes, but when I posted this on Instagram recently, the discussion is a resounding NO! Here
Are you a controlling parenting of a teenager? Most don’t like to think of themselves as controlling, but it’s a blind spot many parents have. It’s all done out of LOVE, but also fear. Here are a few thoughts I
Conversations to have with your teen after sports events. Make sure your teen knows you believe in them. Help your teenager navigate frustration with sports. Help your teenager to see their identity aside from sports. Help your teenager navigate the
Many parents get frustrated with one word answers from teens, so I thought I’d put together a list of what to ask your teenager after school besides, “How was your day?” Did anything out of the ordinary happen today? What
Family dinners are so important for connection and conversation time but tricky to plan. Tips gathered to help make dinner meal plan time simpler. I asked, and you all delivered! You can view the comments on this Instagram post about
