Show Notes
It's all about the joys and challenges of raising preteen and teenage daughters on this edition of Practice Makes Parent. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James emphasize the importance of building strong relationships, identity in Christ, and practical parenting techniques with Kari Kampakis. She shares insights from her experiences as a mother, highlighting the need for connection over correction and the importance of perseverance, integrity, and discernment. The conversation also touches on the cultural pressures teens face and how parents can guide their children through them. Additionally, we answer a listener's question about dealing with a troubled 12-year-old son and discuss the influence parents have on their children's decisions about sexuality.
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