Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.  

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Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He&rsquo;ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries (Part 1 of 2)

One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is regular time together. Bill and Pam Farrel’s weekly marriage meetings have helped them proactively handle conflict and work through important decisions for over 40 years. In this conversation, Bill and Pam describe how you can strengthen your marriage by affirming your spouse, cultivating healthy habits, and planning time for romance.

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One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is regular time together. Bill and Pam Farrel&rsquo;s weekly marriage meetings have helped them proactively handle conflict and work through important decisions for over 40 years. In this conversation, Bill and Pam describe how you can strengthen your marriage by affirming your spouse, cultivating healthy habits, and planning time for romance.
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Michelle Ablard was content with her life as a schoolteacher, with 3 dogs and a mortgage. But then God nudged her into foster care, which began an unlikely journey of fostering two kids from her school and eventually adopting them. Michelle simply obeyed God’s prompting and credits her community of friends and family who made her miracle family possible!

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Michelle Ablard was content with her life as a schoolteacher, with 3 dogs and a mortgage. But then God nudged her into foster care, which began an unlikely journey of fostering two kids from her school and eventually adopting them. Michelle simply obeyed God&rsquo;s prompting and credits her community of friends and family who made her miracle family possible!
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Every child experiences big emotions. As a parent, you want to teach them what to do when those feelings come. Counselor Eliza Huie equips you with practical ways to help your child move from chaos to calm while reminding them that God is always with them. You’ll learn a simple, grace-filled approach to emotional regulation that can help your whole family navigate big emotions with greater peace and confidence.

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Every child experiences big emotions. As a parent, you want to teach them what to do when those feelings come. Counselor Eliza Huie equips you with practical ways to help your child move from chaos to calm while reminding them that God is always with them. You&rsquo;ll learn a simple, grace-filled approach to emotional regulation that can help your whole family navigate big emotions with greater peace and confidence.
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