55 | The Missing Piece in Communication With Your Teen…with Nancy Demmitt скачать в хорошем качестве

55 | The Missing Piece in Communication With Your Teen…with Nancy Demmitt

What if the communication tools you’ve been taught… aren’t actually enough to build connection and real trust with your teen? Many moms learn communication skills like active listening or conflict resolution, yet conversations at home can still feel tense, exhausting, or disconnected. So what’s missing? In this special episode of Connect With Your Teens, I’m joined by someone who deeply shaped my own understanding of communication and relationships—my mentor Nancy Demmitt. Nancy and her husband Dallas spent decades counseling couples and families. But along the way, they discovered something surprising: communication skills alone weren’t enough to transform relationships. Real change came when communication became anchored in something deeper—our identity in Christ, personal responsibility, and a posture of grace. In this conversation, Nancy shares the story behind the communication approach that became the foundation for my own work helping moms build connection and trust with their teens. You’ll Learn • Why traditional communication skills often fail to create lasting connection • The deeper foundation that transforms family communication • How anchoring in Christ changes the way we respond during conflict • Why taking responsibility for our own reactions is key to healthier conversations • A simple story from Nancy’s parenting years that shows the power of listening for understanding If you’re parenting teens and longing for calmer conversations, deeper trust, and a stronger relationship with your teen, this episode will give you a powerful new perspective on communication. Sometimes the biggest shift in our families begins when we stop trying to control the conversation and start anchoring ourselves first. Ready for more support? If you’re listening and thinking, “I want this kind of connection with my teen… but I’m not sure how to get there,” you don’t have to figure it out alone. My 1-hour Communication Coaching Calls are a safe place to pause, be heard, and get clear about what’s happening in your relationship. Together we look at what may be blocking connection and walk through simple, Spirit-led ways to rebuild trust and peace in your relationship with your teen. 👉 Book your coaching session here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/1-ho... 📖 If you’d like to get a copy of Nancy and Dallas Demmitt’s book, “Can You Hear Me Now?,” you can find it here: Amazon: https://a.co/d/05yMKU9H Or Entrust Source (latest cover): https://www.entrustsource.com/product... Related Episode:  54 - Is This Silent Parenting Habit Stealing Your Health and Connection? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) Want more support? 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group (  / connectwithyourteens  ) 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Newsletter (https://riseabovethesilence.com/opt-i...)