How Loss Can Impact Behavior
Parenting Today's Teens
01/11/23
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Cruel words, abuse and trauma that occur in our adolescent years can impact us for our entire lifetimes — sometimes whether we're aware of it or not. In today's special devotional, Mark Gregston shares why it's important to really understand your teen's heart and how their behavior might be stemming from loss or pain. Tune in now!
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