EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 31 MIN
Staying Connected with your Preteen and Teen
from Anchored · host Harp's Crossing Family Ministry
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message here!Let's talk about why the preteen and teen years change the relational rules at home and how we keep discipling instead of backing off. We share practical ways to stay connected, speak identity-shaping truth, and build trust when friends, tech, and emotions start taking up more space.• noticing the preteen gap and adjusting how we connect• understanding teen self-awareness and the fear of embarrassment• resisting the myth that teens are basically adults• using the gospel to break status and comparison• creating shared time that invites real conversations• tag teaming as parents when personalities clash• reframing teen experiences so they do not become false identity• modeling faith at home because they are always watching• checking phones wisely while also looking for good fruit• using letters or journals when talking is hard• saying “I love you” and “I’m proud of you” often and creatively.Call us at the Anchored Family Ministry Podcast at 629-888-3056 or email us at [email protected]
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message here! Let's talk about why the preteen and teen years change the relational rules at home and how we keep discipling instead of backing off. We share practical ways to stay connected, speak identity-shaping truth, and build trust when friends, tech, and emotions start taking up more space. • noticing the preteen gap and adjusting how we connect • understanding teen self-awareness and the fear of embarrassment • resisting the myth that teens a...
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