Jen Shoemaker Davidson is a parenting advocate and author of Keep Talking: Conversations With Our Kids When They Want Us Least but Need Us Most. Her work focuses on helping parents have meaningful and practical conversations with their teens about topics such as mistakes, consent, screen use, and friendship. She developed the concept of Life Lesson Lunches, a repeatable practice parents can use to connect with their kids. Jen’s book will be published on January 27, 2026. She speaks to audiences about parent teen communication and provides tools that help families build trust, respect, and connection.