9 Kids, 9 Teens — What She Learned About Raising Independent Adults, Vicki Renke Pt. 1 | EP 106
About this episode
Vicki Renke shares insights on raising independent teenagers while managing a large family.
Raising teen kids without losing your mind — or your relationship with them — is possible, even if your house has 9 children in it. Vicki Renke, mom of 9 and homeschool veteran, is here to bust every myth you've been told about teenagers, homeschooling, and what it actually takes to raise independent adults. If you've ever sobbed in a church bathroom because your kid isn't perfect, this one's for you. WHAT'S INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Why parenting out of fear is the fastest way to lose your teenager — and what to do instead How your teen's brain is basically a construction zone (and why that changes everything) The connection secret Vicki learned the hard way with 9 kids — and how to use it today Homeschooling myths busted — including how to do it even if you can't do algebra Why the goal of parenting is to work yourself out of a job (and how to start doing it) WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU: You know that feeling — the one where your teenager looks at you like you just suggested they eat dirt, and you're standing in the kitchen thinking, who IS this person? You've been through the toddler wars. You survived the preschool phase. And now this. The teen years hit different when the person…
People in this episode
Host: Natalie McCabe
Guest: Vicki Renke
Topics covered
- parenting
- teenagers
- homeschooling
- independence
- family dynamics
Keywords
- raising teenagers
- homeschooling myths
- independent adults
- parenting tips
- family relationships
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