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Podcast: Parenting Today's Teens
Episode: 9 Things Boomers Do to Drive Away Their Children & Grandkids
Description: It’s easy to fall into the trap of criticizing “kids these days.” But how you view the younger generation will shape the kind of relationship you have with them. In this episode, Mark and Wayne are joined by Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur to talk about how parents and grandparents can move beyond criticism and toward meaningful connection with teens. Instead of lectures and assumptions, they encourage sharing stories, asking questions and learning about the world teens are growing up in today. You’ll also hear from a Heartlight teen who shares how years of family conflict shaped her destruct...