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Kristen Duke

Parenting Coach, Event Speaker, and Podcaster

Kristen Duke is a parenting coach, event speaker, and podcaster based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. With over 20 years of experience, Kristen specializes in helping high-achieving moms to build trust with and raise their teenagers to thrive. She offers coaching programs, keynote speaking events, workshops, and a supportive online community to teach practical parenting strategies. The TRUSTED Academy, built on the three pillars of confidence, conversation, and connection, delivers a comprehensive, guided program for moms to support and empower them. Kristen also hosts the Trusted by Your Teenager podcast, offering quick 10 minute episodes where she answers questions directly from her community, and has a monthly free workshop to support parents in a difficult space with their teen at KristenDuke.com/lab. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child & Human Development from Brigham Young University.

Education

  • BS, Human Development, Brigham Young University

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What's the best paying job I can get as a teen?
I've always encouraged kids to create their own businesses. This can be as simple as a lawn mowing business, a bakery, or a summer camp. One of the best examples of this is a teen I know who makes 20 loaves of Sourdough every Saturday and delivers them around town for $10 each. Another one I know hosted a sports camp for a week in the summer and made a ton of money taking care of kids for 9-5 for a week and teaching them sports. One of the best parts of this is that parents in the community want to support you, so it's typically pretty easy to find clients and make a good buck! Plus, colleges love to see that you're a self starter, so it looks good when you're applying. You can also try remote video editing, as one of my teenage daughters does that and makes a lot.

Co-authored Articles (15)

How to

Tell if Your Teenager Is Having Sex

With the advances in technology and media, teenagers are bombarded with sexual content and may be more inclined to engage in sexual activity. This, combined with their typical privacy and moodiness, makes it difficult as...

How to

Talk to Your Teenager about Masturbation

Talking to your teen about masturbation can feel awkward, and it's likely that you're dreading it. Chances are, your teen isn't too excited to talk about it either. While it won't be easy, talking to your teen will ensur...

50+ Awesome Date Ideas for Teens That You Can Totally Afford

If you want great date ideas for teens, look no further. Whether you’re looking for first date ideas for teens, cheap teen date ideas, or cute date ideas for teens, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled over 50 of ...

Falling in Love as a Teen: How to Recognize Teen Love and Make It Last

Are those butterflies in your stomach love? Is your heart doing somersaults because you’re head over heels for someone? Teen love is definitely real, even though many adults are quick to dismiss it. You can totally mak...

How to

Get Teenagers to Do Chores

Getting your teen motivated to do chores around the house can be tough. Even though chores can be unpleasant and cause fights, they are an important part of teaching teens to be responsible. By communicating with your te...

How to

Tell if Your Teen Is Cutting

Many adults think teens self-injure to get attention, but this isn't true. If your teen is cutting, they are crying out for help for a much deeper issue. It's important that you are able to spot the warning signs so you ...

How to

Be a Good Mother

The definition of a good mother varies depending on who you ask. However, most people agree that the most important thing is to love your children and make sure they feel loved. There aren’t any set rules for how to be...

95 Ideas to Spark a Conversation Between You and a Teenager

Thought-provoking questions to bond with the teen in your lifeBeing the parent, guardian, or teacher of a teenager can be challenging; as they get older, it's common to feel like you're speaking different languages. Havi...

How to

Talk to Your Teenage Daughter About Dating

It’s totally normal to feel a little worried when it comes time to talk to your daughter about dating. You know healthy relationships are important, but there’s a lot to cover! Plus, just the idea of your teen daught...

How to

Deal With a Lazy Teenager

''Motivate your lazy teenager with this easy-to-follow guide'' The transition from being a youngster to being a teenager can be a tricky one for your child. Your teen is likely dealing with raging hormones, rising respon...

How to

Motivate Teenagers

Being a teenager is an important stage of life. However, teens can be easily distracted and parents, teachers, and older relatives sometimes find motivating teenagers to succeed to be a difficult task. By listening to yo...

How to

Be a Good Parent for Your Teenage Daughter

Let your daughter know you support and love her with these helpful stepsOnce the teen years hit, you might start wondering, "What does it mean to be a good parent to a teen?" As your teenage daughter goes through a huge ...

What Is Parental Love? How It Can Help Your Child

The benefits of parental love and how to show it to your kidsDid you know that hugging your child or telling them you believe in them could greatly impact their development? This is called parental love and is an uncondi...

How to

Talk With Teens

Teens are not always the easiest people in the world to understand or talk to. They can be complex and moody, with their minds fumbling between childhood and adulthood. Not to mention raging hormones! But this doesn’t ...

How to

Understand a Teenager

It can be difficult to see your little one turn into a teenager right before your eyes and realize you have no idea how to relate to them anymore. If you feel at a loss in how to connect to and understand your teen, try ...