The Role of Discipline in Building a Stronger Bond with Your Teen
Parenting Today's Teens
01/06/25
•15m
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Join Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd as they share practical advice on effective discipline while fostering a strong parent-child relationship. They emphasize the importance of setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication and collaborating with your teen. Learn how to avoid disciplining out of anger and instead adopt a connection-based approach that builds trust and mutual respect.
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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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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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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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