In this enlightening solo podcast episode, Stephanie Dove Blake addresses the evolving challenges of raising teenagers in today's society in her insightful podcast episode. Highlighting key principles from Gordon Neufeld’s "Hold On To Your Kids," she explores the detrimental effects of societal changes on family dynamics and the critical need for strengthening parent-child relationships to counteract peer influences.

Stephanie emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement in the lives of tweens and teens, advocating for deepening bonds beyond routine interactions. This approach aims to prevent adolescents from relying exclusively on their peers for emotional support and guidance, fostering stronger family ties instead.Additionally, Stephanie introduces the "Mom Journey Retreat," designed to empower mothers with effective strategies for reconnecting with their children before the school year begins.

This podcast is a must-listen for parents seeking practical advice to maintain strong relationships with their children during the critical stages of adolescence, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed amidst ongoing societal shifts.​

"Some things can just happen to you. But in general, the outputs we receive from our kids are all a result of a lot of inputs going into them, whether that's from us, from the world. - Stephanie Dove Blake


"Teenage years, I found God, and my whole life changed." - Stephanie Dove Blake


" I mean, my 22 year old came in and just plopped himself on the bed last night, and were just chatting it up, and I'm literally about to fall asleep, and he is just chatting it up with me, and I'm loving it, and I'm so grateful for that. But is he like that all the time? No, and he shouldn't because he is a 22 year old man." - Stephanie Dove Blake


"You have what it takes within you to work on this relationship to where you are not having to let that go and abdicate that and settle for a rough relationship with your child. - Stephanie Dove Blake
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