his episode is a heartfelt reminder that connection—not perfection—is what protects and strengthens our kids. Susan Caso shares the practical shifts and everyday moments that transform the parent-teen relationship, especially in a digital world full of noise and distraction.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why connection not correction is the true currency of parenting: How everyday micro-moments shape trust, belonging, and lifelong closeness with your teen.
• The hidden ways digital culture is reshaping our family relationships: And how to create boundaries that strengthen not strain the parent-child bond.
• How emotional transparency becomes an invitation not a risk: Why showing your humanity helps your teen open up, soften, and trust you more deeply.
• The subtle shifts that transform “power struggles” into partnership: Moving from the parent role into the mom-dad role that creates safety, influence, and connection.
• Why modelling matters more than anything you say: How your behaviour becomes the blueprint your children follow especially in the teenage years.

Susan shares the moment she realized that connection—not control—was the most transformative force in parenting. It happened during a vulnerable conversation with one of her teens, when she saw firsthand how emotional transparency opened a door that rules, lectures, and perfectly chosen words never could.

Resources Mentioned :

Author- The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble).

Featured Guest: Susan Caso

Susan Caso is a therapist, author, and heart-led guide who helps parents and teens build lifelong relationships rooted in trust, belonging, and emotional connection. For more than two decades, she has supported families through some of their most tender moments, offering tools, compassion, and clarity in a world shaped by digital influence and constant change. Her work empowers parents to lead with presence rather than perfection, and to nurture the everyday moments that matter most.

Connect with Susan:

Website: https://susancaso.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan.caso

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital...