396: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story

396: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story

Author: Cloud10 October 25, 2024 Duration: 32:33
Do you have a teenager who is struggling, floundering, or fighting with you constantly? My older sister Sarah had a few rough years in high school. My parents worried about her a lot. But then, Sarah found a new story - a story where she knew she was playing an important and meaningful role. She didn’t want to return to her cliché story of struggling teenager rebellion. She wanted to be and do something better. Listen to hear how you can help your teen find and live a better story. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Parenting Teens Playlist: Sign up for a private podcast feed that includes every episode from 3 in 30 on parenting teens. Episode's Worksheet: A helpful worksheet to guide you as you help your teen develop a better story. More Episodes Like This One On Teens: 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli 362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy” // Joey Mascio Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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