Parenting teens involves freedoms, boundaries, expectations, motivations, and consequences.

Finding the correct balance between these concepts is critical! Join Dr. Ken Wilgus and Danny Huerta as they discuss the importance of equipping teens to effectively make the transition from childhood to adulthood.

This series of short clips will help you:

  • Understand why teens should be considered young adults, not older children.
  • Clarify what freedoms and expectations are important for your child as they make the journey to autonomy and self-sufficiency throughout their teen years.
  • Explore freedoms, expectations, motivations, consequences, and boundaries—and why there are important distinctions between them.

Part 1—Establishing Freedoms (5:32)

Part 2—Identifying Boundaries (4:55)

Part 3—Managing Freedoms at Different Stages (5:23)

Part 4—Understanding How to Set Expectations (3:57)

Part 5—Identifying Important Motivations (3:31)

Part 6—Navigating the Dynamic World of Consequences (5:13)

Fill out the form below, and we’ll send you the entire 6-part series right away for Free.

Finding the correct balance between these concepts is critical! Join Dr. Ken Wilgus and Danny Huerta as they discuss the importance of equipping teens to effectively make the transition from childhood to adulthood.

This series of short clips will help you:

  • Understand why teens should be considered young adults, not older children.
  • Clarify what freedoms and expectations are important for your child as they make the journey to autonomy and self-sufficiency throughout their teen years.
  • Explore freedoms, expectations, motivations, consequences, and boundaries—and why there are important distinctions between them.

Part 1—Establishing Freedoms (5:32)

Part 2—Identifying Boundaries (4:55)

Part 3—Managing Freedoms at Different Stages (5:23)

Part 4—Understanding How to Set Expectations (3:57)

Part 5—Identifying Important Motivations (3:31)

Part 6—Navigating the Dynamic World of Consequences (5:13)

Fill out the form below, and we’ll send you the entire 6-part series right away for Free.

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