In the latest episode of the "Rise Up and Roar" podcast, host Carrie Hurley shares insights from the article "In the Trenches with Your Teen," published in 'As for Me and My House' magazine. She emphasizes the significance of understanding teens' love languages, referencing Gary Chapman's work to illustrate how parents can make their children feel seen and valued.  The discussion moves to the challenges of parenting during teenage years, including external influences and feelings of inadequacy that teens may face. Carrie then offers three practical strategies for effective parenting, which include fervent prayer & utilizing a prayer journal,  engaging in open discussions about love languages within the family, and connecting with other parents of teens. The episode concludes with a reminder of the vital role parents play in their children's lives and the announcement of an upcoming "Reconnect with Your Teen" workshop, set for March 9th. Listeners are encouraged to download free resources and participate in the workshop to enhance their parenting journey.   ️ Introduction and Article Overview (00:03 - 00:29) Carrie Hurley introduces herself as the host of the Rise up and Roar podcast Announces sharing an article published in 'As for Me and My House' magazine Article title: 'In the Trenches with your Teen' ‍‍‍ Understanding Teens' Love Languages (00:29 - 01:52) Importance of making teens feel seen, heard, and loved Reference to Gary Chapman's book on five love languages Example of different love languages among family members Necessity of learning and practicing what makes each child feel loved ️ Challenges in Parenting Teens (01:52 - 02:40) Parents as the front line for protecting and training children Increased challenges during teenage years Multiple influences in teens' lives Enemy's tactics to make children feel unloved and unimportant Three Strategies for Parenting Teens (02:40 - 05:07) Fervent prayer for kids and their friends by utilizing a prayer journal with scripture-based prayers Demonstrating love in ways teens understand & using the 5 Love Languages test for family discussions Connecting with other parents in similar situations Announcement of 'Reconnect with your Teen' workshop on March 9th Encouragement and Closing (05:07 - 06:16) God's equipping for parenting Reminder of parents' power and importance in the Kingdom of Heaven Encouragement to rise up and embrace parental responsibilities Action items Download free Power-Packed Prayers for My Teen Journal (03:27) Take the 5 Love Languages test with family members (remember to choose CHILD) (03:55) Join the 'Reconnect with your Teen' workshop on March 9th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm Central Standard Time (04:48) Join the Rise Up Community FREE NOW!CarrieHurley.com Subscribe to the As for Me & My House magazine

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