Teen Stories: Overcoming Communication Barriers
Parenting Today's Teens
08/20/24
•20m
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Communicating with teens today can sometimes be a real challenge. Between family struggles and tech distractions, it's a tough landscape! But for your teen's sake, don't give up. In today's show, Mark talks with two young ladies at Heartlight who delve into their personal journeys of overcoming anxiety, depression and family conflicts. They discuss the importance of unconditional love and communication, and why sometimes it's helpful to take a step back from technology to foster deeper family bonds. Check it out!
Curious about the Heartlight residential program? Learn more today at heartlightministries.org
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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For more on how to develop a more meaningful and enduring connection with your teen, check out our Daily Hope for Families Devotional at bit.ly/daily-hope-for-families
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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For more information and to see if we can help you through our Family Crisis Coaching program, please visit parentingtodaysteens.org/coaching.
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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