Merry Christmas to you all! I hope this is such a special week for your family to celebrate the birth of Jesus. What a thrill to interview my youngest daughter and give you a chance to get to know her better. I’m a little biased, but this girl is one special human. I love learning from her!

She gives her advice on friendships, ways to parent teens, importance of mentoring and much more. She also shares some practical tips from lash serum to our Nuuly obsession. 

My favorite part is when she reminds us to offer grace to our kids. I needed this reminder that they need a break from the pressure and expectations. They need to know we will offer grace when they mess up. 

Merry Christmas!!

Courtney 

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Background

(02:59) Beauty Tips and Favorites

(06:00) Fashion and Shopping Preferences

(08:55) Family Values and Relationships

(11:52) Advice for Middle Schoolers

(12:23) The Challenges of Junior Year

(13:03) Understanding Dyslexia and Learning Differences

(14:42) Sibling Relationships and Transitions

(16:57) College Aspirations and Pressures

(17:52) Faith Development Through Camp Experiences

(20:29) Maintaining Faith in Everyday Life

(23:19) The Importance of Mentorship and Role Models

(26:20) The Importance of Mentorship in Parenting

(27:50) Navigating High School: Advice for Parents

(32:06) Spiritual Growth and Personal Reflection

(34:00) Words of Wisdom for Moms and Teens

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Resources from today’s show:

Babe Lash Serum

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Nuuly link for $30 off

Dwell Bible in a Year 

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