Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers

Every parent struggles with disciplining their teenager. There is a fine line between enforcing rules and keeping a trusting, healthy relationship with your teen.

Today's episode covers setting practical consequences without creating power struggles or lasting resentment.

• Why harsh punishment often backfires
• The power of natural and logical consequences
• How to set clear expectations before trouble arises
• The importance of open communication

And other important points to consider when disciplinling your teen.

Discipline is not about control—it's about guidance. Join me as we discuss how to raise responsible, respectful teens while maintaining a strong relationship.

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Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/disciplining-teens-without-damaging-your-relationship/

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Every day is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and begin again. In this episode of Equipped To Be, I'm sharing the beauty of fresh starts—not just for kids but also for parents. Discover how to embrace new opportunities and face challenges confidently in a Biblical way. Learn practical tips for building routines, setting age-appropriate goals, and celebrating progress, not perfection.

If you need a little reminder it's okay to start over, this episode is for you. Let's consider how fresh starts can bring hope, joy, and resilience to you and your family's journey.

Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/the-power-of-fresh-starts/

If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be, would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie

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All children are creative. The struggle for parents is knowing how to nurture their children's creativity throughout childhood so they can flourish. Whether your child is a musician, a dancer, a photographer, a singer, a videographer, or an artist, you can help them hone their craft and bring beauty to the world by using their God-given talents.

Tune in this week and come back next week for part 2 of Raising Creative Children.

Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/raising-creative-children-part-1/

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https://conniealbers.com/the-ministry-of-motherhood/

https://conniealbers.com/navigate-motherhood-without-comparison/

https://conniealbers.com/communtiy-of-friends/

If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be, would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie

Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/

Is it possible for a marriage to fully heal after years of infidelity and betrayal? Yes! My guests, Phil and Priscilla Fretwell, will join me to share their story of how God rebuilt their shattered marriage after twenty-eight years of betrayal and infidelity. You will enjoy this transparent conversation and discover what you can do to strengthen your marriage.

Read the full show notes with links here: Full Healing After Marital Infidelity ETB #205

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Overcoming rejection is possible when we focus on our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual actions. No one wants to be rejected, but overcoming rejection is a part of life that we must learn to do well so our relationships stay strong.

This is part II of learning to manage being rejected.

Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/overcoming-rejection/

If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be would you kindly leave a review and a five star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie

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