Keeping Your Teen from Making Dumb Decisions

Keeping Your Teen from Making Dumb Decisions

🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Keeping Your Teen from Making Dumb Decisions Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents guide teens through real-life challenges with confidence and clarity. In this episode, we’re tackling a concern every parent has—how to help your teen avoid poor decisions without controlling every move they make. From risky behavior to impulsive choices, teens are wired to test limits—but that doesn’t mean they have to learn everything the hard way. We’ll share practical strategies to build your teen’s decision-making skills, strengthen their ability to pause and think, and create an environment where they come to you before things go wrong. You’ll learn how to influence your teen’s choices through connection, clear expectations, and trust—not fear or lectures. Tune in for real-world tools to help your teen think smarter, act wiser, and grow into someone who makes decisions they’re proud of. 🎧✨

Maycember making it through the last month of the school year–Especially if you have a senior

🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Maycember — Making It Through the Last Month of the School Year (Especially If You Have a Senior!) Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents navigate the busiest, most emotional seasons of raising teens. In this episode, we’re diving into “Maycember” — that whirlwind final stretch of the school year filled with events, deadlines, emotions, and all the things. And if you have a senior? It’s a whole different level. Between graduation, big transitions, and saying goodbye to this chapter, it can feel exciting, overwhelming, and bittersweet all at once. We’ll share practical ways to manage the chaos, support your teen emotionally, and stay connected during a season that can easily feel rushed and stressful. From setting priorities to soaking in meaningful moments, we’ll help you finish the year feeling grounded instead of burned out. Tune in for real-life tips and encouragement to help your family make it through Maycember—together. 🎧✨

Teaching your teen about HEALTHY friends vs SO-SO friends

🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Teaching Your Teen About Healthy Friends vs. So-So Friends Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents guide teens through real-life relationship challenges. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that shapes your teen’s confidence and choices—friendships. Not all friendships are created equal, and helping your teen recognize the difference between healthy friends and so-so friends can be a game-changer. We’ll walk you through what healthy friendships look like (trust, respect, support) versus relationships that drain, pressure, or bring out the worst. You’ll learn how to have these conversations without criticizing your teen’s friends, and how to help your teen build awareness, boundaries, and confidence in choosing who they surround themselves with. Tune in for practical tools and real-life language to help your teen create friendships that lift them up—not hold them back. 🎧✨

Stop Fixing Your Teen and Their Emotions

🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Stop Fixing Your Teen and Their Emotions Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents build stronger, more connected relationships with their teens. In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful shift—what happens when you stop trying to fix your teen and their emotions. When your teen is struggling, it’s natural to jump in with advice, solutions, or reassurance. But often, what they need most isn’t fixing—it’s feeling seen, heard, and understood. We’ll talk about how to validate emotions without escalating them, how to sit with discomfort (yours and theirs), and how to create space for your teen to process, learn, and grow. You’ll walk away with simple tools to support your teen in a way that builds emotional strength and deeper connection. Tune in for a perspective-changing conversation that will help you show up differently—and more effectively—for your teen. 🎧✨

Win the morning with your teen!

🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Win the Morning with Your Teen! Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents create more connection and less chaos in everyday life with teens. In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most overlooked parts of the day—mornings. From rushed routines and bad moods to missed buses and nagging, mornings can quickly set the tone for stress and disconnection. But what if you could win the morning instead? We’ll share simple, realistic strategies to create smoother mornings, reduce conflict, and start the day with more calm and connection. Learn how to set expectations, build routines, and communicate in ways that help your teen feel capable and supported—before they even walk out the door. Tune in for practical tips that can transform your mornings—and your relationship. 🎧✨