Teens Want to Be Prepared, Not Protected
Parenting Today's Teens
04/10/23
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When it comes down to it, you can't protect your teen from everything — as much as you might like to! In order to be ready for adulthood, teens need to be exposed to the challenges of culture and the real world. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how you can shift your mindset to PREPARING your teen, instead of just protecting them. Don't miss this great discussion!
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