How We Handled Dating

How We Handled Dating

From Raise & Release by Rachel Gunn

April 21, 2026 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 15

About this episode

Rachel and Jenny discuss thoughtful approaches to dating with kids, sharing personal experiences and strategies for effective communication.

In this episode of Raise and Release, Jenny and Rachel dive into how to approach dating with your kids thoughtfully and intentionally. Rachel shares her family’s real-life approach, including what worked, what didn’t, and how early conversations, clear boundaries, and ongoing dialogue helped prepare her daughters to navigate relationships with maturity. From middle school boundaries to high school trust, this episode emphasizes equipping kids with wisdom rather than controlling their choices. Topic Covered Starting Conversations Early Why They Chose “No Dating in Middle School” Using Real-Life Moments as Teaching Opportunities Allowing Feelings Without Encouraging Relationships Listen to Raise & Release Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio Continue the conversation Each week, the Raise & Release Journal helps you reflect, slow down, and think about how this connects to your own parenting. Read this week’s Raise & Release Journal → HERE Learn more If you’re looking for a deeper foundation for healthy, faith-centered parenting, you can learn more about my book, Impact Parenting , here . About Seeds of Impact Seeds of Impact is the heart behind everything I do. Through…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Gunn

Guest: Jenny

Topics covered

  • dating
  • parenting
  • boundaries
  • communication
  • relationships
  • family

Keywords

  • dating
  • parenting
  • boundaries
  • communication
  • relationships
  • middle school
  • high school

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seeds of Impact

Books & works: Impact Parenting

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