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Kristen Duke

#93 Ruby Franke of 8 Passengers on Teens & Dating

Many parents are either fearful of their teens dating or wishing they’d get out and be social. We discussed this very topic all week in our Instagram Community, and I’m delighted to have Ruby Franke from 8 Passengers on the podcast today sharing some gems!

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Kristen Duke

Importance of Photos

When we display pictures in our home it helps boost our kids self esteem and confidence. Today we we are talking about not just the importance of photos, but images of mom (or dad) with just one child.

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Kristen Duke

Connecting with your Teen

Connecting with your teen may be the most important thing you can do in the parenting teens journey. CONNECTION is at the heart of preserving the relationship long term, and it is the center focus of all that I hope to share when it comes to parenting teens. At the heart of all I share is my desire for all of you parents connecting with your teen.

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Teens and Eating Disorders
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Kristen Duke

Teens and Eating Disorders

If you are concerned about Teens and Eating Disorders, we want to help.  Listen to this podcast episode, read the transcript, or at the list print off the free resources shared below. I interviewed Laura from Remarkable Now about her 15 year eating disorder, and her insights are recorded here.

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How to Relieve Stress

Helping our teens know how to relieve stress is an important discussion in parenting. Tools such as a stress chart can help identify emotions.

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We Were All Teenagers Once

Yes, raising teens can be gut wrenching, isolating, stressful, even overwhelming at times. But if we simply brace for impact during the teen years it will be very scary for all of us! We will miss out on gems if we are just watching for the problems. Self-fulfilling prophecy again! 

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Creative Date Ideas for Teens

Need date ideas for teens? Here is a list of 27 creative date ideas that will help get your teenager off of their device and out having fun with friends.

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Conversation Cards

Looking for some conversation topics for your family dinners? Print these conversation cards and get the chatter started!

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Connect With Your Teens

Your Intentional Connection Playbook

10 unique ways for parents and teens to build a closer relationship

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Connect With Your Teens

Your Intentional Connection Playbook

10 unique ways for parents and teens to build a closer relationship

Thank you for joining my email list! I can’t wait to spoil you and promise to keep your email address private