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How This Teen Rebuilt Trust With His Parents

July 02, 2026

"Send Ben a text"What do you do when your teen wants more freedom, but the trust is broken?In this episode, I talk with Brayden, a teen I’ve coached who went from almost no trust with his parents to earning more freedom, more peace, and a much better relationship at home.Brayden shares what it was like to feel watched, questioned, and not trusted. He also talks about the work he had to do to rebuild that trust.We talk about:Why trust is not just “given back”How Brayden learned to ac...

How to Stop Reacting and Start Enjoying Your Teen Again

June 25, 2026

"Send Ben a text"Do you feel like you are always reacting to your teen?You ask a question.They push back.You get frustrated.They shut down.Then you feel guilty.In this episode, I talk with Sarah Mueller, a mom of four boys and the founder of The Decluttering Club.Sarah shares how coaching helped her feel more calm, clear, and equipped as a parent. She talks about what changed in her home, why she feels more connected to her kids, and how she started enjoying parenting again.We also ...

How to Give Your Teen a Voice Without Letting Him Run the House

June 18, 2026

"Send Ben a text"Giving your teen a voice can feel risky.You want him to learn responsibility, but you also do not want him running the house. You want less pushback, but you do not want to become a pushover.In this episode, Ben talks about how to give your teen a voice without giving him the final say.You’ll learn why teens are more likely to take ownership when they help create the plan, how to ask better questions, and what to say when your teen gives an answer that does not work...