Uncomfortable Conversations With Your Kids

About this episode

The episode discusses practical strategies for having uncomfortable conversations with kids, particularly preteens and teens.

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James welcome authors Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark Shoemaker to discuss practical strategies for uncomfortable conversations with kids, especially preteens and teens, covering respect, emotions, dating, and household rules. Key do’s and don'ts are shared, and they even talk about how teen pushback can be healthy engagement that builds conscience! We'll also answer a listener question about a 6-year-old who obeys only with threats. This is a great episode for parents with children of any age. Make sure you share it with your friends.   What to Say and How to Say It To Your Teen   Check Out The Seven Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   The Very Best Hands-on Kind of Dangerous Family Devotion Vol.3   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.  

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Danny Huerta, Rebecca St. James

Guests: Tim Shoemaker, Mark Shoemaker

Topics covered

• uncomfortable conversations
• parenting strategies
• teen engagement
• respect
• emotions
• dating
• household rules

Keywords

• parenting
• conversations
• teens
• preteens
• respect
• emotions
• dating
• household rules
• parenting strategies
• listener question

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family

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