Is It Time to Rethink Your Approach to Parenting?
Parenting Today's Teens
09/18/24
•18m
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In this episode, Mark Gregston shares a personal devotional based on Romans 16:17, offering a vital warning for parents: There will always be influences trying to create division between you and your teen. As parents, it’s our responsibility to guard against this. In a world that’s increasingly confusing and contradictory for teenagers, they need our guidance more than ever — even if they don’t realize it!
Mark emphasizes the importance of staying flexible in your parenting and how adapting to your teen's evolving needs is key to maintaining a strong connection. Tune in to this important message!
To read more about adapting your parenting style, read Mark's article, Allowing Your Teen To Be in Control, at bit.ly/teens-in-control
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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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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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 parentingtodaysteens.org.
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