What do you think the teenagers in your life need? We’re talking about that very thing this week…and it just might surprise you! Hint: they do still need YOU, even when they don’t act like it!
In case you missed Stage One through Three, the episodes are linked below.
Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are
Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need
Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are
Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They Need
Episode 156: Stage Three: The Middle Years - Who They Are
Episode 158: Stage Three: The Middle Years - What They Need
Episode 165: Stage Four: The Teen Years - Who They Are
For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
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David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls.
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Episode 84: Teaching Kids to Ward Off Anxiety by Focusing on Who They Are Not What They Do
Episode 83: Navigating Pain and Suffering with Others
Episode 82: What I Wish I Knew About Adoption with Jamie Ivey
Episode 81: How to Help Kids Move Past Challenges Toward Growth
Episode 80: Help Kids Develop Social Connections While Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Michael Thompson
Episode 79: Building Strong Emotional Connection for Kids with Their Parents and Peers
Episode 78: Recovering from Trauma and Strengthening Your Soul with John Eldridge
Episode 77: Making Intentional Family Time a Priority
Episode 76: What Kids Need From Parents to Support Their Mental Health with Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick
Episode 75: How to Help Kids Navigate Emotions
Episode 74: What Kids Need Right Now: Fall Edition
Episode 73: Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry Free Kids
Episode 72: A Message of Hope for Parents in the Trenches
Episode 71: Helping Kids Build Lifelong Friendships
Episode 70: How to Move Past Guilt and Parent on Purpose with Kirsten and Ben Watson
Episode 69: Kids and Emotional Safety with Christi and Dr. Josh Straub
Episode 68: What Kids Want Parents to Know Right Now
Episode 67: Helping Kids Use Technology Responsibly with Bark
Episode 66: Why We Need Community in Parenting with Annie and Dave Barnes
Episode 65: Developing a Growth Mindset in Yourself and Your Kids
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