In this episode of Redwood Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis dive deep into the pressures kids face today—friendship struggles, social media comparison, cultural messages, and overwhelming school demands. They share honest stories from their own family and equip parents with practical, faith-based strategies to help their teens stay grounded, confident, and connected.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• How to guide teens through friendship drama without losing perspective
• Why social media amplifies pressures and what parents can do
• The role of faith and family values in shaping resilience
• Practical ways to set boundaries, guard hearts, and create a safe home culture
• Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed by today’s challenges

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise kids who thrive in a world that feels like it’s against them, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Redwood Parenting Podcast, Greg and Jacquie Francis open up about the intense pressure kids face in school and sports—and why their family chose homeschooling as a path toward freedom, joy, and intentional parenting.

They share personal stories of navigating academic stress, performance-driven sports culture, and the decision to put family first. You’ll hear how homeschooling created space for character development, deeper faith, and stronger family connection.

Key Takeaways:

• How traditional schooling and competitive sports can create performance pressure.
• Why homeschooling gave their family balance, freedom, and peace.
• Lessons learned from choosing faith and values over external expectations.
• Practical encouragement for parents navigating similar challenges.

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In this episode of the Redwood Parenting Podcast, Greg and Jacquie Francis share practical strategies for preparing your kids for the new school year while guarding your home’s atmosphere. From pep talks in the car to intentional breakfast conversations, they reveal how parents can build trust, reinforce family standards, and help kids face peer pressure with confidence. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, stepping into high school, or navigating friendships, this episode equips you to lead with intentionality, create safe conversations, and build lasting trust with your kids.

👉 Don’t miss these takeaways:

• How to guard your home’s culture from outside pressures
• The importance of prep talks and everyday check-ins
• Building trust so kids come to you first
• Practical ways to guide conversations naturally

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In this episode of the Redwood Parenting Podcast, Greg and Jacquie Francis share practical strategies for preparing your kids for the new school year while guarding your home’s atmosphere. From pep talks in the car to intentional breakfast conversations, they reveal how parents can build trust, reinforce family standards, and help kids face peer pressure with confidence.

Whether your child is starting kindergarten, stepping into high school, or navigating friendships, this episode equips you to lead with intentionality, create safe conversations, and build lasting trust with your kids.

👉 Don’t miss these takeaways:

• How to guard your home’s culture from outside pressures
• The importance of prep talks and everyday check-ins
• Building trust so kids come to you first
• Practical ways to guide conversations naturally

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In this inspiring episode of the Redwood Parenting Podcast, Greg and Jacquie Francis sit down with their daughter Abby to share the habits, priorities, and mindset shifts that can make this the best year yet. From morning routines to tackling tough tasks first, Abby gives practical strategies for staying focused, protecting your peace, and putting faith first in every season.

You’ll learn:

• How to set priorities that align with your goals and values
• Why tackling the hardest task first can change your day
• The “Five-Minute Rule” for turning a setback into progress
• How to keep God at the center of your plans- Why progress beats perfection every time

🎯 Call to Action:

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or teen in your life.

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In this inspiring episode of Redwood Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis sit down with their triplets to uncover the mindset, discipline, and vision that set the stage for the best school year yet. From setting clear end goals to staying teachable, handling setbacks, and avoiding the trap of negative self-talk, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for students, parents, and athletes.

You’ll learn:

• How to set meaningful academic and sports goals
• The mental strategies top performers use to stay on track
• Why words and attitude shape outcomes more than you think
• How to stay motivated when challenges hit
• Simple ways to keep your goals front and center all year long

🎯 Call to Action: If this episode encouraged you, share it with another parent or teen who’s aiming for their best year yet! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so more families can find this podcast.

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis share how serving others as a family can transform your home, strengthen relationships, and shape your children’s character.

You’ll learn:

• How family service creates unity and lasting memories
• Practical ways to get kids excited about giving back
• Why service builds resilience, empathy, and leadership
• How to make serving a consistent family value

Whether it’s a small act of kindness or a big service project, you’ll walk away with simple, actionable ideas to make giving a way of life for your family.

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In this episode of Redwood Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis share practical, faith-filled strategies for helping kids have their best school year yet. From setting realistic goals and choosing the right friendships, to balancing academics, sports, and family time — this conversation equips parents to guide their children toward growth in character, discipline, and faith.

Whether your child is thriving or struggling with certain subjects, you’ll learn how to:

• Encourage open communication and goal setting
• Navigate peer influence and friendships
• Keep faith and family as top priorities
• Support kids through academic challenges

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