Rebuilding Relationships From the Ground Up
Parenting Today's Teens
01/24/23
•21m
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Many kids who arrive at Heartlight have a totally broken relationship with their parents, and it takes effort from the whole family to rebuild trust, communication and affection. In today's episode, Mark Gregston interviews two more Heartlight teens, including Sam, who was kicked out of high school and felt like he and his parents would never see eye-to-eye. But now, they have to work together to forge a better relationship. Don't miss this episode!
Could Heartlight be the right option for your struggling teen? Visit heartlightministries.org to learn more!
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