The Impact of Instability
Parenting Today's Teens
08/23/22
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Growing up in a family where houses and parental dynamics are constantly changing can definitely have an impact on kids — especially once they hit their teen years. In this episode, Mark Gregston interviews a couple more Heartlight teens, including one young lady who is working through drug abuse recovery and emotional wounds caused by an unstable household. But no matter the obstacles, she wants to grow to be a great role model for her younger siblings. Don't miss this episode!
Trying to decide if Heartlight is the right solution for your struggling teen? Learn more about the residential counseling program at heartlightministries.org/
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