Teen Stories: Second Chances
Parenting Today's Teens
07/16/24
•21m
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If there's one thing we know about teens, it's that they are going to mess up. They're going to have setbacks. But how you respond to them as a parent can make all the difference! In this episode, Mark talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, including Lauren, who reminds us that bumps in the road are part of the journey. From initially resisting help to battling loneliness and slipping back into old habits, Lauren looks back on her 15-month stay at the boarding school. Don't miss this episode!
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