Teenagers are growing up in a very different world than even the previous generation. They are in transition between childhood and adulthood. They are seeking autonomy and at the same time still quite dependent on their family. In this seminar we will explore “Who is that stranger in your house?” and talk about what they are going through in life. We will look at how to be a more effective parent and how to connect with our kids in this important stage in life. We will look at the issues of:
Sexuality
Ending the homework hassle
Peer pressure
Rules and boundaries
Bringing out the best in our teens
Choosing which battles to fight
Raising teens to be responsible adults
And much more
This seminar won’t give you all the answers but will be a wonderful road map to help successfully guide your kids through the rough waters of adolescence.
We are encouraging parents and grandparents of all ages to attend this conference because, even if your kids aren’t teenagers yet, Lord willing they will be one day and we want you to be prepared.
Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has close to 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. Some of his most popular books are: Confident Parenting, The Purity Code, Creating an Intimate Marriage, Closer, and Doing Life with Your Adult Children. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi; two sons-in-law, Steve and Matt; and two grandchildren, James and Charlotte.