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TRUSTED by your Teenager with Kristen Duke

by Kristen Duke

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Where do you start when you want a better relationship with your teenager? Maybe things are actually pretty good—you just wish you knew what to say when conversations about phones, friends, dating, confidence, honesty, school or…
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You finally got your teenager talking. Now what do you SAY? How do you listen without immediately fixing? Hold a boundary without shutting them down? Give your opinion without making them regret telling you? Talk about phones without…
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October 13, 2026 · 7 min

When your teenager is hurting, Fix-It Mom can show up FAST. They're left out by friends. Their confidence takes a hit. Someone says something cruel. And because you love them, you immediately want to reassure, advise, solve, or make the…
Teen lying? Listen up! Why Is My Teen Lying to Me?

October 9, 2026 · 10 min

If you listened and ready to be one of my email besties, iykyk, do that here. Lying keeps coming up in my conversations with moms of teenagers, and I know how quickly it can make you question trust, your relationship, and what to do…
You Care SO Much. So Why Doesn't Your Teen Feel It?

October 6, 2026 · 9 min

You care about your teenager so much. So when they say, "You don't care about me," your first thought might be: Are you kidding me? Everything I do is because I care! But sometimes there's a disconnect between how much you care and how…

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Your Teen Won't Talk to You? You Might Be Solving the Wrong Problem

September 29, 2026 · 11 min

What's something you really want to be able to talk to your teenager about? Phones? Dating? Friends? Lying? School? I hear some version of this question from moms all the time: "How do I talk to my teenager about this?" But there's a…
What If You're Trying TOO Hard to Help Your Teenager?

September 1, 2026 · 10 min

You love your teenager. So when they come to you with a problem, of course you want to help. But what if all that helping is actually making it harder for your teenager to talk to you, and harder for them to build confidence in…
The Relationship You're Building with your Teen Before They Leave Home

August 25, 2026 · 10 min

One day, your teenager gets to decide how much of their life you're part of. That can feel terrifying, especially when they're already pulling away, talking less, or becoming more independent. But staying close to your teenager isn't…
What to say when you don't know what to say

August 18, 2026 · 11 min

Download the complimentary "Say This, Not That" guide here: https://saythis.kristenduke.com/
Is Guilt Quietly Parenting Your Teenager?

July 29, 2026 · 7 min

Most moms don't realize how many of their parenting decisions are driven by guilt. "I yelled yesterday, so I should let this go." "I've been working too much, so I need to make it up to them." "They're upset... maybe I should back…
Why Trying Harder Isn't Working (And What To Do Instead)

July 22, 2026 · 9 min

You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Prayed. Researched. Promised yourself you'd stay calmer next time. And yet somehow, you and your teenager keep ending up back in the same fight. In this episode, I'm sharing why more effort…
What If Your Worry Is Unintentionally Shaping Your Teen's Confidence?

July 9, 2026 · 10 min

Have you ever found yourself thinking: "My teenager's confidence is so low." "I've told her a hundred times how amazing she is, but she just doesn't believe me." "I wish he could see what I see in him." If so, this episode might…

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About the show

The goal isn't just to get through the teen years. It's to build a relationship that lasts beyond them. Trusted by Your Teenager is for moms who want to build the kind of trust that keeps their teenager talking, even when the conversations get hard. I'm Kristen Duke, and I share practical tools to help you respond instead of react, understand what may be underneath your teen's behavior, navigate hard conversations with more confidence, and strengthen your connection now so it can continue into adulthood. Because becoming the mom your teenager trusts isn't something you have to leave to chance. These are skills you can learn, practice, and sharpen. Ready to start? Join me for the next Trusted Lab Workshop and start becoming the mom your teenager wants to talk to, and will actually listen to. Join the Trusted Lab: lab.kristenduke.com Come hang out with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/ Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDuke/