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Ashley Parrish

Ashley Parrish is passionate about teaching others how to know and love God through her speaking, writing, and her blog, Counting It All Joy. She is also co-host, along with psychologist Dr. Ken Wilgus and fellow mom Jessica Pfeiffer, of the podcast “Feeding the Mouth That Bites You” which explores the joys and challenges of parenting teens. Ashley and her husband, Brett, reside in southeast Texas with their seven children ranging in age from 4-13.

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How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind (Part 2 of 2)

Parents often struggle to communicate effectively during the teen years. Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages moms and dads to relax a little bit, back off from micromanaging, and start treating their teen more like a budding adult. This includes showing them more respect and communicating to them the same way you would another adult. (Part 2 of 2)

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Guiding Your Teen Into Adulthood (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Kenneth Wilgus, Jessica Pfeiffer, and Ashley Parrish, who together host a podcast about parenting teens, offer practical guidance for preparing teen children for adulthood. Our panel addresses topics including “planned emancipation,” appropriate boundaries, control vs. influence, teen entitlement, and much more. (Part 2 of 2)

Promotional image for Focus on the Family broadcast "Guiding Your Teen Into Adulthood"

Guiding Your Teen Into Adulthood (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Kenneth Wilgus, Jessica Pfeiffer, and Ashley Parrish, who together host a podcast about parenting teens, offer practical guidance for preparing teen children for adulthood. Our panel addresses topics including “planned emancipation,” appropriate boundaries, control vs. influence, teen entitlement, and much more. (Part 1 of 2)