How to Talk to Your Teen About Dating (Without Making It Awkward)

How to Talk to Your Teen About Dating (Without Making It Awkward)

February 11, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

Kristen Duke discusses how to approach conversations about dating with teens to make them less awkward.

Do you ever avoid talking about dating because you don't know what to say? In this 10-minute episode, I unpack why fear of saying the wrong thing keeps many moms silent, and how having the right prompts can instantly lower the pressure. I also share how my 50 Dating Conversation Cards are designed to make these conversations natural, not awkward. Grab the cards here (with $5 off for now!) https://kristenduke.com/teen-relationship-advice-with-teen-chat-cards-dating/ If your teen won't give you the time of day to talk about anything, lets set up a one on one call to chat about how I can best support you in that space. Message me kristen@kristenduke.com or reach out on Instagram @KristenDukeChats

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Host: Kristen Duke

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Products: 50 Dating Conversation Cards

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