Your teen’s life may be filled with activities. But is he missing out on valuable time with mom and dad?

We push our teens to work hard at piano lessons, soccer practice, church events, and whatever else we cram into their 24-hour day. But rarely do we create time to simply sit down and have a real conversation.

This week, try making a pie chart of your time with your teen. Is most of your time spent shuttling them from activity to activity, or speed-chatting at the dinner table?

The fact is, kids these days are over- committed and under- nurtured. So if your teen feels constantly tired and worn out, it’s time to intervene.

Slow down, back off, and make your home a healthy place for restoring the soul.

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