It's all about the joys and challenges of raising preteen and teenage daughters on this edition of Practice Makes Parent. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James emphasize the importance of building strong relationships, identity in Christ, and practical parenting techniques with Kari Kampakis. She shares insights from her experiences as a mother, highlighting the need for connection over correction and the importance of perseverance, integrity, and discernment. The conversation also touches on the cultural pressures teens face and how parents can guide their children through them. Additionally, we answer a listener's question about dealing with a troubled 12-year-old son and discuss the influence parents have on their children's decisions about sexuality.

Is Your Daughter Ready? 10 Ways to Empower Your Girl for an Age of New Challenges

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Don't be nervous moms and dads! We're talking about how to discuss sexuality with your kids. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James talk with Dr. Jim Burns, an expert in Christian parenting and sexuality. He shares how to have the ongoing conversations, the peer pressure influence, and emotional maturity. We also answer a listener question on how to handle emotional and moody preteen behavior without shaming the child.

A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body

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The episode emphasizes authenticity, connections, and the importance of self-compassion in the parenting journey. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James explore the 'comparison trap' and how it impacts parents, with Kate Strickler, author of 'I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen.' They discuss the negative effects of constantly comparing oneself to others, the importance of contentment, and practical steps to shift mindsets towards gratitude. They also address how these issues manifest in family life and offer advice for building healthier perspectives. We also answer a listener's question about disciplining an impulsive child, providing strategies to support development of self-control.

I Just Wish I Had A Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy

Nurturing Gratitude In Your Child's Heart

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