The TRUSTED Mom Reset

A quick video to help you stop feeling like a failure as a mom and
start feeling confident in your parenting—without needing to be perfect.

Could the very things you’re doing to connect with your teen actually be pushing them away? And what if right now, you could be making a shift that actually brings them back?

I see you. You’re trying. You love your teen more than anything. But lately, it feels like they’re slipping away. The conversations are shorter, the eye rolls more frequent, and no matter what you say, it just doesn’t seem to get through.

I remember a night when I stood outside my daughter’s bedroom door, my heart pounding. Another argument, another moment. I wish I could take back one of those times where my words came out sharper than I intended, like shards of glass. And I instantly wished I could take it back. I knocked. No answer. The silence was heavier than the words I’d just spoken. Deafening.

I wanted to fix it, but I didn’t know how. Pushed too hard, and I worried she’d shut down, back off, and she’d think that I might not even care. I felt helpless, like I was failing as a mom.

But what I didn’t see then, that moment wasn’t the end. It was a turning point. Because what our relationship needed wasn’t more effort. It was a different approach.

That’s what I want to share with you. The shift that changed everything in the relationship with my teenager. And can do the same for you.

Because parenting isn’t just about guiding your teenager. It’s about creating a space where they want to come talk to you. Where conversations happen naturally without forcing or fighting. Imagine ending the day with peace instead of replaying every misstep you make. No more wondering if you’re pushing your teen further away. Instead of silence or short one word answers, picture real conversations where they actually want to come talk to you. Imagine what it would feel like to go to bed without that sinking guilt. To finally feel at peace knowing that you handled things in a way that brought you closer instead of pushing your team further away.

That’s what’s possible when you make this shift.

What if the mistakes that you fear are ruining the relationship with your teenager are actually the key to rebuilding trust and bringing you closer together?

For years, I believed I had to be the perfect mom. Always patient, always knowing right thing to say. I thought that’s what my kids needed. Until the day I completely lost it.

My teen lied to me. And instead of pausing, I exploded. Have you been there? My voice was too loud. My words were too harsh. And I saw it happen with my own eyes. The exact moment the wall between us went up. Her face shut down. Her body stiffened. And just like that, I Had pushed her further away.

The regret was instant, the guilt heavy. But this time, I chose something different.

I chose repair.

Later that night, I knocked on her door, and I said this. I need to apologize to you. I let my emotions take over, and that wasn’t fair to you. She hesitated, but I could see it with my own eyes. Her shoulders dropped, her. Her face softened. That experience had cracked open a door that I thought had been slammed shut.

And for the first time, I realized something powerful. Trust isn’t built by being perfect. It’s built by owning your mistakes.

And you know what else? It made parenting easier.

Instead of lying awake at night, reliving every misstep, I go to bed knowing that I handled things in a way that brought us closer together. Instead of carrying guilt, I carry confidence, knowing that even the hard moments are strengthening our bond.

Does it feel like no matter what you say, your teen just shuts down or pushes back?

You’re not alone.

Like every attempt to connect only widens the distance?

You’re not alone.

Like you’re standing on opposite sides of the canyon, shouting across the gap, but your words never seem to reach them. I felt it.

I kept giving advice, trying to help, trying to fix. But she kept shutting me out.

I thought I was being a good mom. Then one day, after another tense conversation, she blurted out, “Mom, I don’t need you to fix it! I just need you to listen.”

Her words hit me like a wave, knocking the breath out of me. I wasn’t helping. I was creating a barrier. Not because I didn’t care, but because I cared too much and was trying to control the outcome.

So I tried something different. The next time she vented, I didn’t correct. I didn’t advise. I just said, “Wow, that sounds really hard.”

And to my surprise, she kept talking. No walls, no shutdown, Just an open door. And then she started coming to me more. No prying, no forcing.

Before, every conversation felt like walking on eggshells. Now I was her safe place again. And with that, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time. Real, deep, undeniable relief.

I wasn’t just guessing my way through parenting anymore. I knew I was handling things in a way that built trust. I finally felt like I was her safe place again.

If this resonates with you, I want to keep helping. I’d love to become your trusted parenting partner as you rebuild trust and connection with your teen. I’ll show you exactly how to apply this to your unique situation so you can stop second guessing yourself and start feeling the peace and confidence that comes from truly connecting with your teen.

But here’s the truth:

You can become the first person that your teenager turns to. Their safe place, their trusted guide so they never feel like they have to face life alone.

Don’t wait to make that shift to bring them back. I know this works because I’ve lived it as a mom of four kids, three young adults and one still a teenager. I’ve faced the silence, the frustration, the distance. And for nearly a decade, I’ve helped moms like you break down the walls, rebuild trust, and create the kind of relationship where their teen actually wants to talk to them.

Yes, it’s possible.

So ask yourself this:

A year from now, will you still feel like you’re walking on eggshells, hoping things will change? Or will you be looking back, relieved that you made the shift, the shift that turned silent dinners into deep conversations and distance into trust?

What are you willing to do to have real, effortless conversations with your teen where they open up without resistance, come to you for advice, and actually enjoy being around you?

You don’t have to wake up months from now realizing that the gap between you and your teenager has only widened. Instead, imagine waking up to a home filled with laughter, to a relationship where your team trusts you enough to confide in you.

That shift starts now.

You’ve got this.

I’ve got you.

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Welcome Friend!

I'm Kristen Duke!

If your teen is pulling away from you,
I want you to know that you don’t have to lose them.
There’s hope.
I have a message you need to hear:

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I’m thrilled to invite you to Trusted Academy LIVE—
—a transformative two-day workshop designed to help you rebuild trust, enhance communication, and lead your teen with confidence.

Day 1: SEE Differently

​You’ll uncover hidden connection crushers and learn to spot key moments when your teen needs you most, ensuring you seize vital opportunities to connect—so you can be the mom they turn to, not pull away from.

Day 2: DO Differently

​​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.
This LIVE Pareting Lab is hands-on. You’ll receive coaching, apply lessons in real-time, and leave with actionable strategies.
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I’m serious about getting real results for every mom who attends AND we refuse to charge for this event. Instead, we ask all potential attendees to schedule a quick, 10-minute confirmation call with Kristen.

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.​​

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The TRUSTED Mom Reset

A quick video to help you stop feeling like a failure as a mom and
start feeling confident in your parenting—without needing to be perfect.

Welcome Friend!

I'm Kristen Duke!

If your teen is pulling away from you,
I want you to know that you don’t have to lose them.
There’s hope.
I have a message you need to hear: