Have you ever wondered why your child no longer tells you what's happening in their life? The answer may not be rebellion, attitude, or technology—it may be that they don't feel heard.

In this episode, we explore one of the most common and damaging relationship breakers between parents and children: not listening. Many parents are physically present but emotionally unavailable when their children speak. Interrupting, dismissing feelings, rushing to solutions, or minimizing problems can unintentionally teach children that their thoughts and emotions don't matter.

We'll discuss how active listening builds trust, why children stop communicating when they feel unheard, and practical ways to create emotional safety so your child continues to come to you throughout every stage of life.

Because children don't stop talking overnight—they stop talking after feeling unheard repeatedly.

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Anne Alvares is a parent coach, educator, author, and the founder of the Masterful Parenting Program, known for helping families build stronger, healthier relationships through relational parenting and healing from childhood wounds.

• Anne has over 20 years of experience working with families as a school counsellor, teacher, and parent coach.
• She has spent 15+ years supporting teens and their parents, giving her deep insight into emotional development and adolescent challenges.
• She’s also a mother of two, bringing firsthand parenting experience to her work.

Anne’s coaching is shaped by her personal healing journey—she grew up experiencing childhood pain, including abuse, controlling parenting, and being parentified. This inspired her to heal those patterns and not repeat them with her own children.

Her mission is to help parents understand how their own childhood experiences influence their parenting, and to guide them in building confidence, connection, and emotional awareness.

Anne specializes in:

• Relational Parenting: Prioritizing connection and understanding over control.
• Healing from childhood pain so parents don’t unconsciously repeat old patterns.
• Practical strategies to strengthen communication and connection with children.
• Support through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and online courses focused on emotional regulation and relational skills.

Anne also hosts the Masterful Parenting Podcast, where she shares insights into how parents can heal, understand triggers, and foster healthy, connected relationships with their children.

Rather than simple tips or behavior modification, Anne’s approach blends emotional understanding, self-awareness, and healing, helping parents not just change behavior, but transform relationships.

In short, Anne Alvares is a coach who helps parents move beyond outdated patterns and cultivate calmer, more connected family lives rooted in understanding, healing, and relational awareness.

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In this powerful and essential episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Jenny Coleman, a nationally recognized child sexual abuse prevention expert, educator, and advocate with over 30 years of experience in child welfare.

Jenny serves as the Director of Stop It Now! and the Helpline Director for What’s OK?, a confidential resource created specifically for teens navigating questions and concerns about relationships, boundaries, consent, and sexual safety.

Together, we discuss:

✔️ Why teens need access to a confidential helpline like What’s OK? and how it supports young people before situations escalate.

✔️ How early intervention and education can prevent child sexual abuse.

✔️ Surprising findings from the latest What’s OK? Impact Briefing and what they reveal about the challenges today's teens face.

✔️ Practical ways parents can create open, shame-free conversations about safety, consent, and healthy relationships.

✔️ How families can proactively plan for safety and empower teens to recognize warning signs and seek help when needed.

This conversation is not about parenting from fear—it’s about equipping ourselves and our children with knowledge, communication skills, and trusted resources that foster protection, connection, and confidence.

Whether your child is entering adolescence or already navigating the teen years, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you create a safer and more informed family environment.

Jenny Coleman, MA, LMHC, has worked in child welfare for over three decades as a clinician, educator, and advocate. She serves as Director of Stop It Now! and Helpline Director for What’s OK?, a national prevention-focused helpline for teens. Jenny trains organizations worldwide in child sexual abuse prevention and was honored with the 2025 National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth Distinguished Service Award for her groundbreaking work in prevention and intervention.

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With gratitude,

Anne Alvares Parenting Coach | Educator | Host of the Masterful Parenting Podcast

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