Dating Conversations

Dating Conversations

From Raise & Release by Rachel Gunn

April 14, 2026 · 19 min · Season 1 · Episode 14

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of having early conversations with teens about dating and relationships to build a strong foundation.

Most parents wait until their teen is already interested in someone or deep in the “talking stage.” But by then, they’re already navigating pressure, emotions, and expectations without a clear foundation. In this episode, we talk about why the best time to have these conversations is before it even begins and how to approach them in a way that feels natural, ongoing, and effective. We break down the key conversations every parent should be having with their kids, from setting boundaries in texting to understanding healthy relationships, recognizing red flags, and building an identity that isn’t tied to attention or validation. This episode is full of practical language you can use with your kids right now to help them navigate relationships with confidence, clarity, and strong values. What You'll Learn Start Early, Not Later Teach Boundaries in Communication Redefine the Talking Stage Anchor Their Identity Recognize Healthy Effort Listen to Raise & Release Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio Continue the conversation Each week, the Raise & Release Journal helps you reflect, slow down, and think about how this connects to your own parenting. Read this week’s Raise &amp…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Gunn

Topics covered

  • teen dating
  • parenting
  • communication
  • boundaries
  • healthy relationships
  • identity

Keywords

  • teen dating
  • parenting advice
  • communication skills
  • healthy relationships
  • boundaries
  • red flags
  • identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seeds of Impact

Books & works: Impact Parenting

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