I hope you are enjoying the bite-sized parenting
encouragement.
You might be wondering if you can invite other parents to join
our online parenting class and the answer is “YES”! You can just email leeboso@gmail.com with their name and email
address and we will get them enrolled in the class.
This month we are talking
about how to RESPOND to your teenager instead of REACTING to your teenager.
Did you do your homework
from last week? Have you looked up Proverbs 15:1?
This great truth is the first thought that you can bring to your
minds and hearts when your teenager opens the door of frustration in your
relationship.
But for this lesson I am going to suggest to you three quick
thoughts that you can go through like a checklist in your head to keep you from
losing your temper:
1) Pray this short prayer
first: “God give me grace in the moment”. It is impossible to maintain control of your
emotion apart from the grace of God, so be willing to ask for it.
2) Ask yourself, “What can
I teach them right now?” This thought will keep you
focused on the greater parenting task which is teaching them the beliefs and
life skills they need to become an adult.
3) Consider the context. What physical changes could be causing this behavior? What relational
pressures or circumstances might be fueling your teenager’s emotional response?
Here is a 6 minute and 29 second video from
a recent Parent Seminar that talks more about understanding the Physical
Changes that are going on inside of your teenager. Understanding these changes
can give you the context you need to RESPOND instead of REACT to their wild
mood swings. Follow this link to watch the video: http://vimeo.com/parentministry/review/48888063/ff98940e88
Thanks again for being a
part of this online parenting class.
My goal is to encourage you, and open the lines of communication
between our church and your home. With that in mind, feel free to email me any
questions or prayer requests you may have.
Have a great
day,
Lee Boso <><
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