In this week’s episode of Dishing with Dr. Duer, Dr. Duer is joined by two people who bring real-life perspective to one of parenting’s hardest challenges: communication. Good friend and fellow mom, Jenni Saucier, and daughter Chloe (17) sit down for an honest, thoughtful conversation about navigating the often chaotic teen years.

Together, they explore what actually works when it comes to communicating with kids and teens, and what really doesn’t. They tackle the fine lines parents walk every day: being a friend versus being a parent, setting boundaries without losing connection, and balancing discipline with genuine care. With both a teen’s perspective and a parent’s lived experience at the table, this episode offers insight, reassurance, and a reminder that no one gets it perfect, and that’s okay.

If you’re trying to keep the lines of communication open while raising kind, capable, and resilient humans, this episode is for you.