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The transition from childhood to adulthood is always hard and filled with countless ups and downs. But even though the teenage years are turbulent, there is a way for parents to help their children become mature adults.
In this week’s episode of the Limitless Spirit Podcast, our host Helen Todd speaks with Gary Chapman; Gary is an author, pastor, and counselor best known for his book “The 5 Love Languages”.
In Helen’s conversation with Gary, you’ll hear about his latest book, “Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager”, which shows parents how to help their kids navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult. We talk about necessary social skills to develop in teenagers, how to help them cope with fluctuating emotions, and how parents can model Christ-like behavior to their teenagers.
5:15 – Technology’s effect on teenagers
8:25 – Important social skill #1
12:15 – What’s happening in the brain of teenagers
15:05 – How to help teenagers deal with fluctuating emotions
20:00 – Reaffirming your authority over your teenagers with being authoritarian
23:00 – Important social skill #2
26:00 – Important social skill #3
28:25 – Important social skill #4
32:35 – How to help teenagers develop a personal relationship with Christ
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