The Power of Connection – How to Make Your Teen Actually Talk to You
🎤 Speaking Flow:
✅ Hook: “Ever asked your teen how their day was, and got ‘fine’? It’s frustrating, right?”
✅ Big Idea: Connection is the foundation of influence. The more safe they feel, the more they share.
✅ Why This Matters:
Teen brains are wired for independence.
If they feel pressured, they shut down.
✅ Coaching Approach:Lower the stakes: Create connection in side-by-side moments (car, walks).
Use open-ended questions: “What was the highlight of your day?”
Validate before you fix: “That sounds tough.” (Resist jumping in with advice.)
✅ Takeaway Mantra: “Connection before correction.”
✅ CTA: Grab my free conversation starters in the show notes!
