32: The 6 keys to an unbreakable bond & to having the most (positive) influence in your teen's life
Welcome back!
Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through The RELATE Method™—my 6-part framework to build an unbreakable bond with your t(w)een, no matter how distant or challenging your relationship can feel.
🎯 Inside you’ll learn:
- What matters more than your “perfect” response
- How to listen in a way that builds trust fast
- How to be to not absorb their stress
- One surprising mindset shift that elevates your entire relationship
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"Finish the School Year Strong, Confident, & Connected!"
📅 April 11, 12, & 13 — just 30 minutes a day
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Parenting teens doesn’t have to feel like you're in survival mode.
I'm here to show you how to make it one of the best seasons of your lives!
✨ Never underestimate the power you have as the parent,
Ashley
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Timestamps
00:20 - Why Parenting Teens Feels So Intense Right Now
01:34 - Your Relationship Is Your Greatest Influence
02:17 - Why I Created the Relate Method for Parents of Teens
03:00 - A Nighttime Check-In for Your Parenting Wins & Repairs
05:45 - Why RELATE Is a Simple Framework That Works
06:23 - RELATE Is a Framework—Not a Checklist
07:22 - RELATE Starts With You First
08:04 - Connection Begins with Authenticity
09:13 - Teens Can Spot Inauthenticity a Mile Away
10:02 - Vulnerability Isn’t Emotional Dumping
10:41 - Presence Is the Most Powerful Way to Connect
11:40 - Get Curious About What They’re Into—Without Judgment
12:53 - Curiosity Builds Trust Faster Than Criticism
13:22 - Listen Like a Detective—Not a Fixer
14:51 - Teens Listen When They Feel Heard First
15:32 - Attunement Means Being With Them—Not Absorbing Them
17:05 - Join the Free Workshop to End the School Year Strong
18:21 - Trust Is Built Like a Bank Account—One Deposit at a Time
19:30 - Model Trust by Refusing to Gossip
20:28 - Trust Is Built in the Micro Moments
21:30 - Elevate Your Mindset About Parenting Teens
22:20 - Be the Guide Who Elevates the Conversation at Home
23:31 - Create Your Own Flow—Don’t Follow the Fear
24:41 - Be the Hope Your Teen Doesn’t Get from the World
25:18 - The RELATE Method: A Quick Recap
26:12 - You Don’t Have to End the School Year Stressed
