TRUSTED by your Teenager with Kristen Duke

After I shared about the year of the teenager initiative, I had a handful of people say, "I just can't get behind that, because I'm in a really hard place with my teen." My heart hurt for them. One commenter said to me, "I love following along to what you share, but sometimes it makes me feel worse about myself." That is the complete OPPOSITE of the feelings I want to invoke!

There are so many variables to consider, and so many ways of doing things, but I did some research, and sharing what I pulled together from all of that.

I tackle:

• eye rolling
• sibling rivalry
• punishments
• apologizing
• resentment
• test of wills
• teens+grades
• preserving
• glitter

I referenced a few different articles I wanted to site:

• How to help teens weather their emotional storms
• When behavior problems traumatize siblings
• When kids say hurtful things

As always, grateful for shares, iTunes reviews, and emails with extra thoughts! [email protected]

@KristenDukeChats on Instagram

Kicking off the first interview and episode of the new year talking about teens and stress. Excited to share ways that parents can help teens de-stress and better understand emotions. We also talk about the importance of SLEEP and how it can cause stress (lack of it).

Speaking with Nicci Bontrager, a licensed professional counselor in this episode. She meets with clients in Austin, TX at Joyful Family Counseling and shares tips on her instagram: @JoyfulFamilyLife

Listen to the tips she shares, and join the conversation with the community at @KristenDukeChats this week as we un-package STRESS.

We are grateful for any iTunes reviews, too!

If you have teens that would enjoy listening to the topic, have them find the Fist Bump Podcast with a corresponding episode on a similar topic comes out 2 days later, on Fridays. Nicci shares her thoughts with them on the topic, too.

I'm declaring 2020 The Year of the Teenager as we focus on tactics to strengthen the relationship with our teens. Listen to this short podcast episode that is a recording of the video I shared on Instagram. If you prefer to watch it, you can do that here:

We Were All TEENAGERS Once IGTV video

As always, I appreciate any shares or podcast reviews!

Hi Friends! I've missed sharing episodes with you this month as I've taken a little time off to work on a few projects. ONE OF THEM I'll be sharing really soon (hopefully less than 2 weeks) and I chat about it in this surprise episode.

I figured I'd share a little brain dump with my loyal listeners, and ask for your feedback. So PLEASE email me {[email protected]} or reach out in a DM on Instagram {@KristenDukeChats} to share your thoughts.

I talk about some mentoring I've started, and how to get on my free trial list, as well as sharing a little more about the AMAZON STORE.

Feedback always welcomed!

BONUS EPISODE!!!

We are not all blessed with the same capabilities, work ethic is a lifelong skill, learning how to be a good sport whether you win or lose is a conversation we need to have with our kids!

Kristi Haskins is my guest today sharing all the things, and I'm so happy to have her! Listen with your kids, discuss, it's a conversation that may not happen naturally, but by hearing these tips, will go more productively.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST BY SHOPPING ANYTHING AMAZON THROUGH OUR AMAZON STORE LINK!

We love iTunes reviews AND join us to chat on Instagram at @KristenDukeChats

Divorce is hard, and I'm grateful that Chari Pack was willing to come on and share the challenges of blending families, with her 3 teens! From curfews to phone rules, and with teens coming from different rules and expectations, she talks about merging and adjusting.

Find her on Instagram at @Chari.Pack and @PersnicketyPrints

Catch the highlights and extended discussion on divorce and co-parenting on my Instagram: @KristenDukeChats

Lynette from @ThrowbackParenting is a fabulous guest and we are talking all about letting control go as a parent of teenagers and taking on the Mentoring position.

This is season 3 of the 4 seasons of parenting she has broken down and I LOVE what she has to say!

Listen. Share. Implement.

Find her at www.lynnettesheppard.com as well as a few free courses on her website. She also has a podcast, THROWBACK PARENTING!

On Instagram at @ThrowbackParenting as well.

My friend Emily is just barely 17, already enrolled in college, has a few businesses under her belt, and guess what? Didn't graduated high school!

There are so many routes to get to a career destination, and Emily opened my eyes to other options. And so did the community this week on @KristenDukeChats on instagram where we talked about all different types of schooling.

It's ok to seek out alternative options!

You can find Emily a few places on Instagram:

@TheSheJewels

@EmilyLoderup

@EmLoderupPhotography

I hope you'll look her up! I'm also grateful to those who share this episode or any other episodes on Instagram or texting your friend that might enjoy it.

Our AMAZON store shopping is a great way to support this podcast as well, so check out our favorites!

We ALL love our screen time, and I talk to Andrea from @BetterScreenTime all about how we could do things a little better. I got some great tips for MYSELF and we talked about how isolating screens can be, especially for teens, who over-consume.

Andrea shared a fabulous TEDxtalk from Adam Atler with me which I reference as well.

We are chatting EXTRA about this topic this week on @KristenDukeChats instagram page. If you miss it, scroll through the highlight bubbles!

PLEASE SHARE with your friends if you found this helpful!

Consider leaving an iTunes review as well, I'd be so grateful;)

We've been talking about teens and dating all week on Instagram, you can catch a recap in the highlights under DATING. I've got my friend Kaylee on to chat with me today. She's in college now, and I've had the opportunity to know her since she was 15 and watch from the sidelines a bit as she navigated dating as a teen. You will surely love her as I do.

SHARE this episode with friends if you found it helpful!

SHOP the AMAZON STORE to help support this podcast (Any item on Amazon purchased through this link within 24 hours of clicking helps in a small way). We've got the store filled with our favorite family games, parenting books, and random other gadgets.

Here is a video of my teens and I chatting about dating.

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