Real Talk about Parenting Boys in the Teenage Years {Episode-69 with Krista Gilbert}
It may not surprise you to hear that today’s Podcast Episode is one of my alllll time favorites. I am so excited to share this honest talk about parenting boys in the teenage years with you.
I am super honored to be joined by Krista Gilbert, author, podcaster, and mom to four kids (three which happen to be teenage boys!) Krista and I get real about the joys and challenges of raising teenage boys. We cover everything from influences and friendships, to dating, substance abuse, massive grocery bills, and more. If you have younger kids, I think this episode will give you some good things to be thinking about and preparing for. If you’ve got a teenager now, I have a feeling you’ll be nodding along the way. Whatever age your kids might be, I hope you feel like you’re hanging out right there with Krista and I for this conversation!
NOTES FROM OUR TALK:
Krista’s Website: Kristagilbert.com
Krista’s Book: Reclaiming Home (so good!!)
Krista’s Podcast: The Open Door Sisterhood
Book Krista mentioned: The Teenage Brain. (Frances E. Jensen)
Also: What Healthy Relationships DO and Don’t Have (Open Door Sisterhood Podcast episode with Gary Thomas.)
Proverbs 13:20: “If you want to grow in wisdom spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.”
Questions for our kids to ask to help make good choices on friendships:
*Does this person bring life? (in speech, actions, etc.)
*Do I like who I am with this person?
Is this person respectful and kind to others?
*Do I feel like this person gives me dignity and honor?
*Do I like what I’m learning from this person?
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More about Krista…
Krista Gilbert is a home coach, speaker and author of Reclaiming Home: A Family’s Guide for Life, Love, and Legacy, co-author of Focus on the Family’s Give Them Wings, and the co-host of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast. Krista is a celebrator of home, connector of people, and a lover of life stories. She coaches, speaks and writes about how to live and love well, designing a life around core values, priorities, and faith. You can find her at kristagilbert.com or theopendoorsisterhood.com
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This was such an amazing chat to listen to. My little boy is only 9 but I got so many ideas and words of wisdom from listening. I loved her take on dating and leaving these young women better because of knowing my son. I’m also actually looking forward to these teenage years now – you both gave so much hope. Honestly the thing I fear the most is dealing with the pornography issue. It’s just everywhere and I worry for my son’s heart and mind. I’d love to hear another conversation with you and Krista!
I really enjoyed hearing this episode and was encouraged to hear that moms and boys can have healthy and uncomplicated relationships. My boys are still young but I see how impressionable they are and how their peers Have a huge influence On them. I am praying that they would stay strong in their faith and choose friends that would Have a positive impact on their lives. Thank you for your wonderful tips and your Positive experience!
My son just turned 13…I love when I see moments of him being independent and making decisions on his own. It’s fun to watch him grow and mature in the big and little things!
Great sharing! Loved the insights and so many great reminders. Will take with me the tips on courtship.
maybe someone else will use this – Instead of a whiteboard, we use a Google calendar for the family (teens) with everyone’s schedule. It keeps us organized. So essential.
My favorite thing about having teenagers (I have 2!) is seeing them embrace their own interests and discover the world around them while still wanting the closeness and security of our family. So amazing to watch them becoming young adults!