Is the Relationship With Your Teen Top Priority?
Parenting Today's Teens
02/27/23
•18m
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Parents often get too focused on "winning," whether that's ending an argument or checking all of the parenting boxes they feel they're supposed to, and lose the relationship with their child in the process. In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why you should never sacrifice your relationship with your teen for things that'll matter less in the long run. Don't miss this great topic!
For more successful strategies to build a strong relationship with your child, check out "Tough Guys and Drama Queens." Order your copy today at resources.parentingtodaysteens.org/product/5/tough-guys-and-drama-queens
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