About this episode

Diane Boden discusses effective communication strategies with Tim and Mark Shoemaker, authors of a book on talking to teens.

For those who are new here, I occasionally release bonus episodes designed for a specific part of my audience. I have listeners from all kinds of faith backgrounds, and this episode is shared from a Christian perspective. If that’s not quite what you’re looking for today, feel free to explore the other episodes released this week - or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation you won’t want to miss! ------------------ The teenage years can feel like unfamiliar territory for even the most confident parents. Conversations that once came naturally suddenly become more complicated, and knowing what to say (or how to say it) can make all the difference. In this episode, Diane is joined by father-son authors Tim and Mark Shoemaker to discuss their book, What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen. Drawing from more than 50 years of combined parenting and youth ministry experience, they share practical wisdom for navigating the conversations that matter most. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why the way we communicate with our teens matters just as much as what we say Common mistakes parents make during difficult conversations How to create an environment where teens feel safe…

People in this episode

Host: Diane Boden

Guests: Tim Shoemaker, Mark Shoemaker

Topics covered

• teen communication
• parenting advice
• trust building
• youth ministry
• difficult conversations

Keywords

• teen communication
• parenting
• youth ministry
• trust
• listening skills

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen

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