Creating a Comfortable Haven for Your Teens
Parenting Today's Teens
02/26/25
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Join Mark Gregston as he reflects on Matthew 11:28 and explores the importance of rest in creating a peaceful home for your teen. He shares how strategies that worked during the pre-teen years may no longer be effective, and reveals the key elements you need to connect with your teenager. Mark challenges parents to create a safe space at home where their teen can find relief from the pressures of the outside world.
For Mark's special devotional for families, go to dailyhopeforfamilies.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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To learn more about the Heartlight program, go to heartlightministries.org
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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Visit parentingtodaysteens.org to explore all of Mark's resources he designed to support you as you raise your teens!
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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