RAISING HER CONFIDENTLY | Connecting with Teens, Parenting Styles, Family Communication, Raising Teen Daughters

310\\ Help Your Teen Girl Identify Fake News and Manipulative Content on TikTok with Maree Davies

May 18, 2026

Today I am bringing on Dr Maree Davies on to talk about social media content that may or may not be true.   Fake news, manipulative content and the importance of raising your teenage daughter to be a critical thinker.  Senior Lecturer Maree Davies's teaching and research interests focus on all aspects of teenagers, particularly within the contexts of social media.  She has a particular interest in promoting critical thinking to be accessible for all teenagers through peer-to-peer talk, and ...

309\\ Does Your Teenage Daughter Feel Defensive When She Goes to You? 3 Tips that Doesn't Feel Like You are Lecturing Her

May 11, 2026

Here's something many moms of teenage girls experience: that defensive wall that pops up when you try to talk to your daughter. Why does this happen? Often, it’s because she’s stepping into her independence, and the way we communicated when she was younger can still trigger that old feeling of being lectured. So, today, I’m sharing three deeper tips to help you break that cycle—and create a bridge instead of a wall. Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start o...

308\\ Moms Entering a Season Where Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Share With You Anymore

May 04, 2026

Have you ever felt that sudden distance as your teen daughter pulls away, and you’re left wondering, “Did I do something wrong? Will we ever be close again?” Today, I want to help you navigate that quiet space, to reassure you that this is just a season. Stay with me, because I’ll share how you can be a steady presence, even when words fall silent.   Are you looking for ways to communicate with your girl so she can start opening up to you? Do you want to understand why is it so hard to approa...