Don't Wanna Talk About It | Parenting Podcast

The college admissions process can be a rollercoaster of emotions for both parents and teens alike, filled with excitement, anxiety, and stress. But with your guidance, support, and encouragement, you can help them smoothly navigate this path. In this episode, we'll share ways you can support your teen during the college admissions process. 

The school year is just about over, and your teen is probably ready to eat, sleep and scroll the summer away. While it's important that they spending relaxing, it's also important that they spend time being productive. In this episode, we share 6 ways to help your teen balance their time this summer and still have fun.

While each friendship has its own set of unsaid rules, there are some morals and ethics that all girls follow in the name of sisterhood. In this episode, we break down the girl code and other unwritten rules of friendship.

Between work, school, activities, and other obligations, getting some quality face time with your teen is not always easy. Despite the obstacles that make it challenging, spending time with your teen can help them develop better social skills and higher self-esteem. In this episode, we share 6 ways to connect with your teen every day.

Your teen is listening to you. Even though they are determined to make you think otherwise. How you speak to them can build them up or tear them down. And sometimes, the things you don't say have the most significant impact. In this episode, we share 10 things your teen needs to hear from you.

One of the best ways to learn more about your teen is to share something interesting about yourself that they don't know. In this episode we play a fun game of fact or fiction to see if we know each other as well as we think we do.

Your role as a parent Is to teach your child how navigate the world. That includes teaching them values, morals, basic life skills and so much more. And as they get older and develop these skills and their personality, they can influence you just as much as you influence them. In this episode we discuss 8 things I've learned from my teen.

You've probably hid something from your parents at one time or another. And your teen is no different. But what they are hiding varies from teen to teen. In this episode we are talking about 9 things your teen might be hiding from you and how to handle it.

As an adult, you've had years to fine tune your social skills. But with smart phones and social media becoming such a big part of our culture, today's teens haven't had as many opportunities to practice them. While social interaction is evolving, there are some core social skills that you need to teach your teen. In this episode, we discuss important social skills your teens need to know.

We've all had the desire to be liked and fit in by our peers. It's normal behavior for teens to pull away from their parent's influence as their friends' opinions becomes more important to them. it's important for them to understand the difference between peer pressure that can have a positive influence and negative pressure that can cause them to engage in risky behavior. In this episode we discuss how to help your teen deal with peer pressure and balancing the act of encouraging their independence while keeping them safe.

Most parents would like their teens to have it easier than they did growing up. But interfering with their growth and independence by solving their problems can do more harm than good. And as they become more dependent on us, they are less likely to take risks and try new things. In this episode, we discuss why you should let your teen do hard things and some of the valuable life lessons they will learn along the way.

Every mother thinks she knows her child better than anyone else, even better than they know themselves. And with all the time teens spend with their parents, living under the same roof, they think they know you pretty well too. But just how much do we actually know? In this episode, we test our mother-daughter knowledge to see how well we really know each other.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your teen takes effort. All parents make mistakes, and despite our best intentions our words and actions can strengthen the relationship or break it. In this episode, we discuss 10 ways to ruin your relationship with your teen and how to avoid them.

Dating can be a lot of things. Fun, exhausting, expensive, exciting. You learn more about yourself, what you like, and what you don't like. You also get a better idea of the type of people you like to spend time with. And you learn that there are some guys you want your daughter to avoid completely. In this episode we discuss 8 guys you don't want your daughter to date.

You don't have to be a treehugger to know that climate change is real and our planet is in trouble. And it's really going to be today's teens that will lead the way in sustainable environmental solutions. In this episode, we are joined by eco-friendly entrepreneur Phnewfula Frederiksen to  share tips on raising an eco-conscious teen.

Dads play such an important role in their daughters' lives. The best father-daughter relationships are built on trust, love, and mutual respect. And communication is key to developing that bond. But what if you're not sure how to approach your daughter or what to say? In this episode, my husband and Journey's father, Colby Tyner, is here to help you figure out where to start by sharing 7 conversations dads should have with their daughters.

The space between childhood and adulthood is awkward and uncomfortable. And as much as your teen might want to communicate, sometimes they hide the way they feel because they don't want you to get mad or judge them. But if your teen could tell you one thing and know that you would listen and truly understand, what would they say? In this episode, we're revealing 7 things that your teen wants you to know but won't tell you.

The explosion of the #MeToo movement sparked a much-needed national conversation about consent. But does your teen actually understand what it means to give or get consent? When it comes to protecting their personal space and setting boundaries, what can you do to empower your teen to help them develop respectful, healthy relationships. In this episode, we are joined by Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Dr. Kenya Coleman to discuss how to talk to your teen about consent.

High school years can be challenging for teens and parents. Schedules are more hectic, there's tons of peer pressure, and academic requirements are much more demanding than they used to be. Plus, the pandemic is taking a toll on students' motivation and mental health. In this episode, we discuss what we can do to prepare our teens for academic success and help them become stronger students.

Your teen may be book smart, but are they street smart?  In this episode we discuss what your teen needs to know about personal safety and the skills they need to thrive in any situation.

We know that teens need structure and discipline but being too strict can cause long-term emotional damage. In this episode, we discuss what rules and expectations might be considered extremely strict, what happens when parents take their discipline techniques too far, and the lasting effect this can have on your teen.

As parenting has evolved over the years, so has the language we use to communicate. Words are powerful and the meanings we attach are usually formed by what we learn at school, at home, and in society. In this episode, we discuss 6 words you need to redefine for your teen to make sure they are using them and living them in a healthy way.

Stress, the need for independence, media influence, and the desire to fit in with peers, are some of the things that can impact your teen’s mental health. Navigating these challenges alone can be difficult. Managing your mental health is just as important as your physical health so in this episode we discuss how you can support your teen’s mental health.

Getting your teen to open up to you can be like pulling teeth! And while it is frustrating, rejecting you is just a natural side effect of their need to establish their identity. If you’re craving connection with your teen, listen to how we use 22 Would You Rather questions to get your teen to open up.

Every mother wants a close relationship with her daughter. They go shopping, share inside jokes, and talk about relationships. They share an unbreakable bond. But that doesn’t automatically happen. We all have mothers so we know that relationship is complex to say the least! In this episode, we discuss what makes a healthy mother-daughter relationship and what you can do you maintain a positive connection with your daughter as she moves from adolescence to adulthood.

Whether it’s starting a lemonade stand or selling candy to classmates, kids usually reveal their entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. But even if your kid may not be destined to be the next Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey, they can still benefit from developing the mindset of an entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss raising a teen with an entrepreneurial spirit with mom and son entrepreneurs Tameka and Silas Montgomery.

Talking to your teen about sex and sexuality can be super awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, sexuality educator Dr. Nadine Thornill joins us to give us guidance on the best way to approach this topic with our teens.

Teaching your teens about how to save and spend wisely is essential to raising a self-reliant, financially responsible adult. In this episode, financial coach Ericka Young joins us to discuss the most important lessons to you need to teach your teen to set them up for financial success.

As much as parents don’t want our kids to repeat our mistakes, there are some things they need to learn on their own. But what if sharing your experiences could help them avoid some of those mistakes?  In this episode we’re discussing all the things I can’t tell my younger self so I’m telling my daughter.

From social media to movies to magazines, young girls are bombarded with media messages that can make it hard for them to feel good about their appearance. In this episode we’ll discuss some practical ways to help your daughter develop a positive body image.

No matter how bright and brilliant your teen is, a lack of basic life and social skills will leave them at a disadvantage personally and professionally. But what exactly do they need to know? Are they ready for the real world? Can they make it on their own? In this episode we cover everything your teen needs to know before they leave home.

Teens have always created their own language. And it changes all the time. Now with smartphones and technology, they seem to write it just as much as they actually speak it. While you don’t want to spy on them, you do need to have a basic understanding of what it all means. In this episode we decode teen texting acronyms and slang that parents need to know.

As your kids hit the teen years, things really start to change. They start building their own lives, and that means spending less time with you. And you can start to feel disconnected. But communication goes both ways. Parents, how often do you share how your day was or what you’re going through? In this episode we share 20 questions to spark meaningful conversation with your teen to keep the lines of communication open and get to know each other better.

There are a lot of things that teens need to learn to do for themselves before they leave home.  Learning how to be independently productive is one of them.  In this episode we discuss 12 productivity tips to help your teens learn how to manage their time, eliminate distractions and get focused.  Plus, we’ll share some tech tools to help them stay on track.  If your teen is a procrastinator this episode is for you!

It’s almost back to school time and families have some tough decisions to make.  In this episode, we’ll discuss this new level of anxiety about returning to school and how to handle all of the emotions we are feeling with our special guest relationship therapist Dr. Argie Allen Wilson.

What defines success? Is happiness, is it wealth, is it fame? In this episode we discuss 8 common myths about success and why you need throw them out the window, how you should really measure success and why failure plays a big part in success. Plus I’ll tell you why I quit a my job just when my career was taking off.

Change your mind, change your life.  A simple statement but easier said than done.  In this episode we discuss how to overcome the limiting thoughts that stop you from being who you really want to be. We also share tips on what do to squash your inner hater and become mentally stronger.

This episode is all about dad! We are joined by my husband and Journey’s dad Colby Tyner to discuss the important role a father plays in his daughter’s life, the long-lasting impact of the father/daughter relationship and how your dad can actually influence who you end up with in the future.

Your teen wants independence, but do you trust them to make good decisions? In this episode we talk about the consequences of the choices teens make, the thought process behind the decisions they make and why they make choices that they know are wrong and could get them in trouble. We also discuss what you can do to get your teen to listen. Plus Journey shares a few secrets she’s been keeping!

Fine. Nothing. Ok. Just a few of the one-word answers you get when you ask your teen a question. But how do you get them to really open up and talk to you?  In this episode, we’re talking about how to open up the lines of communication between you and your teen. We’ll discuss how to earn your teen’s trust and how to keep it together when they say something you may not be ready to hear.

Friendship is a beautiful thing. But it can also be very messy! In this episode Journey and Simone have a real conversation about friendship—what makes a good friend, how to be a good friend, spotting a shady friend and more. They also discuss how to decide what types of friends you need in your circle and who to stay away from.

Join mother-daughter duo Simone and 13-year-old Journey as they share laughs, love and life experience during honest—and sometimes uncomfortable—conversations about everyday issues that girls face as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. It’s a must listen for moms interested in building or strengthening your relationship with your daughter, looking for advice on how to start uncomfortable conversations, or learning more about what you can do to prepare your daughter for the teen years.