In this second part of Understanding Your Teen, Dr. Jim Burns dives deeper into how parents can shape their child’s character and responsibility—without crushing their spirit. He shares how to set clear expectations, establish healthy boundaries, and guide your teen toward independence, including practical tools like the ABC’s of ending the homework hassle.

Dr. Burns also unpacks what it means to nurture your child’s faith journey—how to encourage spiritual growth, welcome hard questions, and model an authentic relationship with God. He reminds parents that faith isn’t impressed through lectures, but through everyday conversations and shared experiences that make faith an adventure.

Whether it’s building responsibility, emotional health, or a vibrant faith, this episode is full of wisdom and encouragement for every parent navigating the teen years.

Resources Mentioned:

• Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities by Dr. Jim Burns
• Confident Parenting by Dr. Jim Burns
• The ABCs of Ending the Homework Hassle with Your Kids (blog by Dr. Jim Burns)
• HomeWord Website
• HomeWord YouTube
• Jim Burns’ Blog
• HomeWord+ Online Courses
• Leave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905
• Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected]
• Embracing Your Season Podcast with Paige Clingenpeel

Order Jim’s Books:

Doing Life With Your Adult Children

Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body

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