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Sep 2023
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Shifting Your Parenting Mindset with Dr....

MARK GREGSTON
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In the first part of this special episode, Mark Gregston sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton, co-host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing parents today. They talk about why spending quality time with your teens is so important, what dads can do to bond with their kids, and why mental health issues are so prevalent among this generation of teens. Don't miss out on this great conversation!

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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