This podcast will help parents of teens keep life's struggles as a teen, and as a parent of a teen, in perspective. Parents will learn real tools to help them help their teens. They will learn how to build a rock solid relationship with their teen so they will have a powerful impact and a positive influence on their teen's life.
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"Send Ben a text" If everything feels like a fight with your teen, it can be hard to know where to start. Phones. Video games. Chores. Grades. Bedtime. Disrespect. Responsibility. It can feel like every problem needs a different solution. But what if they don’t? In this episode, I’ll show you why boundaries are one of the best places to start when things feel off with your teen. You’ll learn why…
"Send Ben a text" Have you ever set a simple boundary with your teen… and somehow ended up in a 45-minute argument? The boundary might not be the real problem. In this episode, Ben explains why boundaries often turn into fights, even when the boundary is fair and clear. You’ll learn why too many reminders can make your teen less responsible, why your teen doesn’t have to agree with your boundary,…
"Send Ben a text" Back-to-school season can make parents feel like they need to manage everything. Grades. Homework. Bedtime. Phones. Missing assignments. Attitude. But what if some of the rules parents follow are actually making things harder? In this episode, I share 3 back-to-school rules I think parents of teens should break. You’ll learn why school may not need to be the most important thing,…
"Send Ben a text" Worrying about your teen may feel like part of being a good parent. But worry doesn’t protect your teen. It doesn’t predict the future. And it rarely helps you prepare. Instead, it can make you practice the future you’re most afraid of. In this episode, Ben shares how he spent three days worrying about a hard conversation. He lost sleep, felt sick, and imagined everything that…
"Send Ben a text" Have you ever felt like you're trying so hard to connect with your teen... but nothing seems to work? In this episode, I sit down with a former coaching client who shares how one small shift changed her relationship with her teenage son. She talks honestly about the frustration, the fear of getting it wrong, and the moment she realized she didn't need to change her son. She…
"Send Ben a text" What if your teen still wants to connect with you, just not in the way you expect? A lot of parents think, “My teen wants nothing to do with me.” He stays in his room. He gives one-word answers. He wears headphones. He plays video games. He acts annoyed when you ask about his day. But maybe your teen is not rejecting you. Maybe he just does not want connection to feel like a…
"Send Ben a text" If you feel like you're always reminding, arguing, or trying to get your teen to make better choices, this episode is for you. Many parents think they need to control their teen to help them succeed. But the harder you try to control them, the more they often push back. In this episode, Ben shares five lessons he has learned from coaching football that can completely change the…
"Send Ben a text" Most parenting advice sounds good. Be more consistent. Set better rules. Use better consequences. Say the right words. Stay calm. But what if the real problem is that most advice points you at the wrong person? In this episode, Ben talks about why so much parenting advice leaves moms feeling stuck, guilty, and more frustrated with their teen. You’ll learn why your teen’s success…
"Send Ben a text" What do you do when your teen wants more freedom, but the trust is broken? In this episode, I talk with Brayden, a teen I’ve coached who went from almost no trust with his parents to earning more freedom, more peace, and a much better relationship at home. Brayden shares what it was like to feel watched, questioned, and not trusted. He also talks about the work he had to do to…
"Send Ben a text" Do you feel like you are always reacting to your teen? You ask a question. They push back. You get frustrated. They shut down. Then you feel guilty. In this episode, I talk with Sarah Mueller, a mom of four boys and the founder of The Decluttering Club. Sarah shares how coaching helped her feel more calm, clear, and equipped as a parent. She talks about what changed in her home,…
"Send Ben a text" Giving your teen a voice can feel risky. You want him to learn responsibility, but you also do not want him running the house. You want less pushback, but you do not want to become a pushover. In this episode, Ben talks about how to give your teen a voice without giving him the final say. You’ll learn why teens are more likely to take ownership when they help create the plan, how…
"Send Ben a text" When your teen says, “I’ll do it later,” it can feel like they are ignoring you, avoiding responsibility, or trying to start a fight. But “later” does not have to turn into a power struggle. In this episode, I’ll show you one simple question to ask when your teen says “later”: “What time later?” This question helps your teen move from vague promises to a real plan. It gives them…