Teen Stories: Learning From the Journey
Parenting Today's Teens
08/29/23
•26m
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A big part of adolescence is developing the skills to think more abstractly and reflect upon the choices you make. Teens often begin to understand why hurts from their childhood are still impacting them — but how they choose to deal with it now is up to them. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight high schoolers: One who shares why her adoption story made it hard for her to feel loved, and another who explains how his struggles with self-esteem led him to do drugs to fit in. These interviews are very insightful, so don't miss them!
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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 www.ChristianParenting.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 www.ChristianParenting.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 www.ChristianParenting.org
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