How do you have healthy discussions with your teens about freedoms and boundaries? Dr. Ken Wilgus addresses that very topic with Jim Daly. Also, Danny and John share how to recognize if your teenager is developing an entitled mentality.

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Learning to let go is one of the most important things you'll do when your child becomes a teen. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss common ways parents have to let go and give their teens freedom. Then, John asks Danny about how you can respond well if your teenager has an unclean room.

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When was the last time your kids got a great laugh? Danny and John recall times where their children enjoyed laughing, and why that brought them joy. Also, Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly share why you and your kids need to laugh regularly.

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Has your child ever had an outburst you didn't expect? John and Danny share moments where that happened with some of their kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Melissa Hannigan on lessons she learned about emotions from working in a women's correctional facility.

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When you feel frustrated with your kids, it's important to not overreact. Jim Daly and Justin Earley discuss how to discern whether a present frustration is really important or not. Then, John and Danny share how including other people in your kids' lives goes a long way in helping them develop into healthy people.

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Having dinner regularly with your kids can lead to some beautiful conversations. John and Danny open up about times they had meals with their children, and why that was so meaningful. Then, Jim Daly asks Justin Earley about some of the dinnertime traditions he's started with his four sons.

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When you're getting constant notifications on your phone, how do you take time to look at real people? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address how many young people feel lonely. Plus, John and Danny share why one of the best ways to get your kids off a screen is to encourage them to serve others.

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How do we find a way to break away from the constant use of screens? John and Danny cover how depression and anxiety have gone up since smart phones became the norm. Then, Jim Daly talks with Arlene Pellicane about training your child to find pleasure outside of social media and screens.

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