Heart 2 Heart Parents with Laura Lyles Reagan

No screens here! Tonight is our super interactive “un-workshop” called Summer Screen Solutions. Join me tonight for the newest research and advanced conscious communication that will lay the groundwork for a screen conscious summer. It is possible to connect deeply with your teens and facilitate family learning about online regulation. We start at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/ 5pm Pacific. Its on Zoom. Link below👇 Don’t miss it!

From Summer Screen Worries to Summer Screen Solutions

You’ve tried to make summer plans that keep them busy while you stay on track at work, but you are worried about access to screens and cyber-dangers. Or maybe you’d just like to have a meaningful conversation or two.

Come to this FREE un-workshop and get cutting edge research-based strategies that co-create the solutions you and your teen need.

We will even role play how it can work in your family so you leave with steps you can take in real time. I promise balance isn’t that far away. This is a virtual event via Zoom. Message for the details.

First 5 participants that sign on as “going” receive a bonus!

Google data shows that many parents are wondering what in the world their teens are saying with the slang they use. Have you heard any of these top 10?

1. 67: Not a surprise that this word/number that doesn’t mean much at all tops the list when it was Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year.

2. Sigma: The sigma label for being true to oneself and maintaining independence.

3. 41: Another nonsensical slang number term, this one is similar to 6-7 and meant to confuse people.

4. Skibidi: A filler word that has no inherent meaning, you may hear your teen say, “What in the skibidi is going on here?”

5. Ohio: If something is “weird” or perhaps “cringe,” your teen may have called it Ohio.

6. Rizz: 2023’s Oxford Word of the Year is still going strong in 2025. If someone has charisma or charm, their rizz is on display.

7. Good boy: This is one that man hope fades soon. Used in a patronizing context toward a rule follower.

8. Skibidi toilet: Like skibidi.

9. Aura: You may have heard your kid describe a classmate as having “aura” - it’s usually a compliment to describe someone as effortlessly cool.

10. Chat: Does your child have a new friend named “Chat?” This is a term of address used towards anyone at all–similar to “bruh.”

Teen slang serves two valuable social purposes. It allows teens to differentiate themselves and experiment with forming their own personal identity (together with their peers...lol) and serve in the role of cultural co-creators.

Everything, everything, everything (even slang) is an opportunity to connect!

What teen slang terms are you hearing and how did you respond? Share below.

Something amazing happened today. When you whisper your truth into the wind, suddenly there are open hearts of the aligned others to walk beside you. I pray this has rippling effects for service to families. A huge shout out to for the loving push in the proverbial deep end of the pool 🏊‍♀️ I can’t wait to share more when the time is right. How do you feel when you are brave enough to use your voice? Share below 👇

May the 4th be with you always! It is with me, because my eldest daughter and I started our saga on May 4th, even though she wasn’t born until 2 days later on May 6th.

This is the day I remember because I was rushed to the hospital with severe pre-eclampsia and life-threatening pre-labor for both, my daughter and me. I was diagnosed with lupus as a result, even though they had suspected it for 10 years; 3 days after her birth she was diagnosed with a duodenal web and had to have the first of several emergency surgeries.

Thus began a rollercoaster ride that took us to the Special Care Unit of the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital and multiple surgeries later, she eventually came home, four long months later.

She is and always will be my miracle baby!

So, when I talk about “letting go and honoring the person our children are becoming” I share it from lived experience from the heart.

My first conversation with her soul, was about life and death. I told her before she went into her second surgery (since she was so tiny under 3 pounds and weak) that it was her choice if she wanted to fight.

Then I told her if she had it in her, I would love to have a lifetime to love her. Thankfully she and God chose to fight, and she’s been fighting ever since!

If you miss the deep connection you had when your child was little, it’s not too late! Message me to join my new group coaching experience. We start Thursday.

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Looking for a unique Mother’s Day or Graduation gift? This one has a lasting effect on all interpersonal relationships!

It’s that time of year again. Give the gift that will keep them engaged and talking, with every adult in their lives. But don’t take my word for it.

“It is an easily read, empowering guide on how to communicate with your parents, (while still being true to yourself) to get closer to what you want and need! In fact, the strategies suggested are easy to learn, effective communication skills for any relationship… even beyond a teen/parent. Straight talk, lots of examples, even how to handle difficult topics. It is a good “tool” book for teens.”
- J. Guffey

Available to order online from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Walmart. I checked last night and its back in the top 20 again in its category! Thank you. 🙏

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Laura Lyles Reagan I'm a family communication coach and sociologist specializing in parent and teen relationships. My award-winning book, How to Raise Respectful Parents teaches conscious communication skills. I help families co-create solutions where everyone feels seen and heard. Join my 1000+ newsletter.