Guiding Our Kids: Balancing Wants and Needs in a Changing World
Parenting Today's Teens
11/06/24
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In part one of his heartfelt two-part devotional, Mark delves into Matthew 7, offering insight into how we can balance our children's desires with their essential needs. He highlights the crucial role of creating a positive home environment and reveals three major cultural forces shaping today’s youth. Tune in for inspiration on how to engage more meaningfully with your children in a rapidly changing world.
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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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