Building strong mother-daughter relationships with Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney

Published: Sept. 10, 2024, 6 p.m.

One of my favorite conversations on this podcast was with Sandra Stanley about her book Parenting: Getting It Right, and I still go back to it often. So, when I had the opportunity to talk with Sandra again, this time joined by her daughter Allie, I knew I couldn\u2019t pass it up! We\u2019re diving into building strong, healthy relationships between mothers and daughters.

Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in today\u2019s episode:

  • How to foster open communication and maintain a close relationship with your daughter, especially during those challenging teenage years.
  • We discuss the pressures and fears teen girls face, like comparison, identity formation, and the fear of being alone\u2014and how moms often share these struggles.
  • Sandra and Allie offer practical guidance and activities to help you connect with your daughter and navigate these topics together.
  • The importance of strong family relationships for both faith and personal growth, making this conversation valuable for every parent\u2014whether or not you have a daughter.

About Sandra and Allie Stanley:

Sandra Stanley is the co-author of Parenting: Getting It Right and a trusted voice in Christian parenting, while Allie Stanley Cooney brings the perspective of a daughter who has experienced these formative years firsthand. Together, they\u2019ve written Meet Me in the Middle, a book designed to help mothers and daughters strengthen their relationships and grow together in faith.

This conversation is packed with insights that every parent can benefit from, whether or not you have a daughter. I know you\u2019ll walk away with practical tools and encouragement to foster connection and growth in your family.

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Connect with Sandra and Allie:

https://www.sandrastanley.com/

Instagram: @standrawstanley

Instagram: @alliekaycooney

Resources Mentioned:

Meet Me in the Middle

Parenting: Getting It Right

Politics Simplified


A Life of Faith prayer journal


Christian Parenting store




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