How to have the hard conversations with your kids - Xochitl Rodriguez Part Two

How to Raise Resilient Teens (Part 2): Having the Hard Conversations
Guest: Xochitl Rodríguez, LPC (@parentingwithxochitl)
Hosts: Tiffany Lorraine Galloway & Catherine Tyson

💬 How do you talk to your teen about tough topics—without shutting them down or pushing them away?

In this episode, Xochitl Rodríguez, LPC, helps us navigate the hardest parenting conversations. Whether it’s mental health, social media, peer pressure, or life’s big questions, this episode gives you the tools to build trust, keep communication open, and guide your teen with confidence.

You’re not alone, Mama. Let’s tackle this together. 💛

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to answer tough questions without fear
✅ Why supervision isn’t about control—it’s about connection
✅ The power of asking instead of assuming
✅ Helping teens develop critical thinking & emotional resilience
✅ Faith, values & mental health—bridging the gaps

Timestamps:
01:00 – Intro: Welcome back! Why hard conversations matter
04:15 – The biggest fears parents have when talking to their teens
08:30 – Why your teen is already hearing answers—just not from you
12:45 – How to build a safe space for open conversations
18:20 – The role of faith & values in raising resilient kids
23:10 – Social media, peer pressure & the digital age challenge
28:45 – Practical scripts for tackling difficult topics
32:30 – The hard questions won’t go away—so let’s be the ones answering them
33:07 – Encouragement: You’re a good mom. You are enough.
33:39 – Closing thoughts & where to connect

Resources & Next Steps:
📩 Join our newsletter & get weekly tools & encouragement: https://theresilientmother.kit.com/newsletter
🎧 Subscribe & never miss an episode: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast
💡 Follow our guest, Xochitl Rodríguez, LPC: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithxochitl

👉 You’re not alone in this journey. Let’s raise strong, resilient teens together!

#TalkingWithTeens #ResilientMotherhood #ParentingPodcast #DifficultConversations #RaisingTeens #MindfulParenting #FaithAndParenting #TeenMentalHealth #ResilientKids

Thank you for listening!!!

Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast? Connect with Tiffany here: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast