Episode 74: Four most important social skills your teen must learn right now

Limitless Spirit

The transition from childhood to adulthood is always hard and filled with countless ups and downs. But even though the teenage years are turbulent, there is a way for parents to help their children become mature adults.

In this week’s episode of the Limitless Spirit Podcast, our host Helen Todd speaks with Gary Chapman; Gary is an author, pastor, and counselor best known for his book “The 5 Love Languages”.

In Helen’s conversation with Gary, you’ll hear about his latest book, “Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager”, which shows parents how to help their kids navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult. We talk about necessary social skills to develop in teenagers, how to help them cope with fluctuating emotions, and how parents can model Christ-like behavior to their teenagers.

5:15 - Technology’s effect on teenagers

8:25 - Important social skill #1: expressing gratitude

12:15 - What’s happening in the brain of teenagers

15:05 - How to help teenagers deal with fluctuating emotions

20:00 - Reaffirming your authority over your teenagers with being authoritarian

23:00 - Important social skill #2: asking questions

26:00 - Important social skill #3: listening

28:25 - Important social skill #4: expressing kindness

32:35 - How to help teenagers develop a personal relationship with Christ

To check out Dr. Chapman’s website please visit: 5lovelanguages.com

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You can purchase “Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager” by Gary Chapman on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Things-Known-Before-Became-Teenager/dp/0802425070/ref=asc_df_0802425070/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533525922227&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1143820047275512174&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017520&hvtargid=pla-1428766533102&psc=1

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