Raising Teens – Change, Tension, and Growth

Raising Teens – Sex, Substance Use, and Honest Conversation

This episode is part of the Raising Teens series. Conversations about sex and substance use can feel uncomfortable or high-stakes. In this episode, we discuss how to approach these topics with clarity and steadiness, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and long-term trust during the teenage years.

Raising Teens – Rules, Boundaries, and Responsibility

This episode is part of the Raising Teens series. Phone rules, curfews, homework expectations, and safety concerns often become central points of negotiation during adolescence. This episode examines how families establish and adjust boundaries, balance trust with accountability, and support teens in developing responsibility and sound judgment.

Raising Teens – Change, Tension, and Growth

This episode is part of the Raising Teens series. Adolescence brings rapid emotional, social, and developmental change — not only for teens and preteens, but for the parents guiding them. In this opening conversation, we explore the shifting dynamics of independence, communication, and identity formation, and the tensions that often accompany growth during these years.