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Conversation Starters with Your Teen

• What do you think is the best part of having a phone as a teen? What’s the hardest part?
• If you could design a family “phone agreement,” what would you put in it?

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Theology of Style

Your personal style reflects who you are―an extraordinary creation, beautifully designed by God.

Every outfit we choose holds the power to express our unique personality and identity as cherished children of God. This truth goes beyond mere clothing; personal style is a divine expression of our unrepeatable identity, reflecting the fact that we are made in God’s image.

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Recommended websites with a wide variety of resources

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Developmental Resources

Begin to understand the widespread construction taking place in the teenage brain, and learn how to relate to our teen in wonderful new ways.

Each card includes: What every kids wants to know. How to respond this year. Your role in the overall phase.

Learn the potential of your kids in each stage of their lives and allow it to shape how you parent this week. Every phase matters, so don’t miss it!

DRUG AND ALCOHOL RESOURCES

• What does underage drinking look like today?
• Why do teens drink alcohol?
• Five key conversations to have with your child about drinking

MENTAL HEALTH

• How Can I Know If My Child Is Suicidal and/or Self-Harming?
• How Does Culture’s Treatment of Suicide and Self-Harm Influence Teens?
• Risk Factors for Suicide and Self-Harm

PREPARING TO LAUNCH

TECHNOLOGY

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Marriage Corner -

Keeping your marriage strong while parenting teens is especially challenging! This is a season where teens challenge their parents values. Nothing hits deeper or harder than this! Parents have to stick together and keep learning how to support, love and encourage each other through this time.

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Gottman Institute is a great website with a wide variety of resources and research. Please note this is not a Christian resource.

Books on Marriage to Consider

https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Us-Overcome-Divides-Marriage-ebook/dp/B0D8VMYQ4G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QG2NYF30NK2Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qT91DFr3k66FiX715DWPfQPm_5QY7tizif5WvJDy8BX04SoB6MDFc24iBpXAUXC6a94es_nAQcr_x0On-oV1oJhgTOCeNgoGcSJodn-4qMP8uCQGQ27JlHOrQoF1hzd66qOLF-1mcmaQBvRTZ47kvkp9dHCMDQZkg9cnyOUXmRS5AHejh1Oeh7kc-9kM6er1FrJcz8_IgGBSKkB_BFZVSuEgalRgBz035JMRBdMOMnY.85SZRMuh6kRokNTNd4w0XQ95DT56VCgd3sO25uGa41k&dib_tag=se&keywords=fight+for+us&qid=1752793253&sprefix=fight+for+us%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Repackage-Gospel-Commitments-Couple-ebook/dp/B08K3P5DBZ/ref=books_dbstyp_desktop_mfs_reads_byrv2_impcapv2_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=SBPqm&content-id=amzn1.sym.78ba3c35-654b-4a48-913a-95606bcb3413&pf_rd_p=78ba3c35-654b-4a48-913a-95606bcb3413&pf_rd_r=QWYKS8HQCF7BAS1PVAWK&pd_rd_wg=RwxOt&pd_rd_r=e104f971-14f4-4bed-b451-29420aa2d939