49. How Do I Parent Free of Tension in the Teens?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is diving into the topic of parenting free of tension. Many mamas have reached out to Bethany, asking how she has relationships with her teen daughters free of tension. Bethany reminds us that a tension-free relationship with children is a false narrative.   In all parent-child relationships, there are misunderstandings, miscommunication, and failure on both ends. These relationships are ever-evolving.  In this week's episode, you will hear Bethany share four important reminders she keeps at the forefront of her mind regarding her relationships with her daughters.    Prayer: the importance of praying for your children. Give pursuit: Pursue our children the way God pursues us. Active presence: Being aware and practicing being present with your children. Understanding God's peace: When you understand his peace in your life, you can pour this onto your children.    You will also hear insight from Bethany's daughter on the topic of loneliness and isolation and the impact they have on our children. Bethany talks about the enemy's role as well as the Holy Spirit's role.    Bethany invites you to reach out to her if you are struggling with any of these four things. You can head to Bethany's website to share comments, questions or to drop a quick note. You can also subscribe to her newsletters for encouragement, free resources, new content, and more. She has created a free prayer guide to help you focus on praying for your child, no matter their age.    You can also find Bethany on Facebook and Instagram @bethanykimsey to share some of your favorite moments or maybe some of your most difficult moments of motherhood.