Listen "How to Build Your Teen Daughter's Confidence Before (and in) College with Suzanne Hanna, EP 121"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textParenting teen girls doesn't have to feel like walking on eggshells—there's a way to build deeper connection and trust.In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Suzanne Hanna, a life coach for teen and college girls and former high school assistant principal. Drawing from her career in school administration and her own experience as a mom, Suzanne offers practical, heart-centered guidance for parents navigating the complexities of raising confident, resilient daughters.Suzanne shares how parents can shift from reactive responses to thoughtful connection --- thereby creating the foundation for girls to feel safe sharing their struggles and triumphs with their moms... for life.Suzanne discusses:Why your response NOW matters in the futureReacting VS respondingHow to recognize when your teen daughter needs more support "Bandaid Friends" definedPractical strategies for genuine confidence and self-relianceParenting with honest conversationsNavigating social pressures and comparisonAbout Suzanne: Suzanne Hanna is a life coach for teen and college girls with over 25 years of experience in education as a former high school assistant principal. She helps young women develop confidence and self-reliance through one-on-one coaching, while also supporting their mothers through this challenging transition. Suzanne is passionate about helping girls recognize that all the answers they need are already within them.Learn more about Suzanne:https://www.suzannehannacoaching.comhttps://www.instagram.com/suzannehannacoachingAbout Dori Durbin: Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.comFollow Dori:https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinhttps://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.comhttps://www.doridurbin.comInterested in writing your own children's book? Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chatIntro for TDP (version 2)
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