Build the relationship you

both deserve — starting today

Build the relationship you both deserve — starting today

Discover how simple shifts in communication, participation, and tech habits can build or rebuild your bond — faster than you think

Are you feeling a growing distance between you and your teen?

The short conversations, the emotional walls, the constant screen time — they can leave any parent feeling helpless.

But you’re not alone. And it’s not too late to build or rebuild the trust, the communication, and the connection you both long for.

My name is Shawna Partlow

I gave into the pressure of sex as a teen and ended up pregnant. By the age of 20, I was already married, divorced, and raising two children as a single mom.

That experience changed everything for me. I wanted to talk to teens about the consequences of their choices — and help parents learn how to have those hard but life-changing conversations.

After healing from my own past, I went on to build a strong marriage with my husband Tim — now going over 30 years strong. I worked for a decade at the Pregnancy Resources Center, spoke in schools as an abstinence presenter, and have continued to coach and support teens and families for over 25 years.

I’ve spent decades listening to teens — hearing their concerns, their fears, and what they wish they could tell their parents.

And now, I want to share those insights with you — so you can begin to build (or rebuild) a meaningful relationship with your teen.

I know firsthand how overwhelming it feels. I also know what’s possible when the right support, tools, and conversations begin.

"Shawna's workshop was excellent! It gave us the tools we needed as parents to talk with our teens about difficult subjects. It also opened our eyes to things that our teens are being faced with on a daily basis. Shawna is fun and engaging, and makes difficult topics much easier to talk about."

Jamie & Greg

"Shawna provides an abundance of information, time to interact with other parents and tools to strengthen your home into healthy relationships. I left the workshop with a new outlook on encouraging teens and walking life together with them by helping them navigate the challenges of everyday life. The workshop is a great investment for your home!"

Cathy

The Problem

Today's world pulls teens and parents apart. Without the right tools, even the best efforts can fall flat.

It’s not about giving them more things. It’s about learning to connect with them differently.

Most parents try to fix it alone — but unaware patterns, emotional blocks, and tech distractions make it almost impossible.

That's why outside expert guidance is essential.

The Solution

After 25+ years helping hundreds of parents and teens reconnect, I created the Parent-Teen Connection System™ — a proven roadmap to build or rebuild trust, participation, and real-life connection.

Through this system, we focus on four essential pillars:

Real Conversations: Move beyond one-word answers to real dialogue.
Active Participation: Bring your teen naturally back into family life.
Healthy Tech Detox: Reduce screen distractions without battles or ultimatums.
Tough Talks: Learn how to discuss difficult topics like sex with confidence and clarity instead of avoiding them.