The Key to Connection: Listen More, Talk Less
Parenting Today's Teens
08/03/22
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How well do you truly know your children? Do you spend time listening to them at the dinner table? Or is that time simply spent lecturing your teen? In this devotional, Mark Gregston shares the importance of sitting down and asking your teens genuine, well-intentioned questions about their lives and interests — and NOT immediately sharing your opinions. Listen in for more advice on how to build trust with your teen!
For more resources that will help you create a healthy and respectful relationship with your child, check out the Parenting Today's Teens store: resources.parentingtodaysteens.org/
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