Tricia Goyer - Help for the Pre-Teen Years

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The preteen years can be perilous for kids (and parents!). Kids are being bombarded today with messages and images that threaten their emotional and spiritual health. Mom of ten, Tricia Goyer not only has lots of experience with preteens, she has a new book (co-authored with Leslie Nunnery), Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen. On today's episode with Tricia Goyer, we'll talk about:

3:52 What to say when your child gets tired of church

9:50 Calming down when getting angry at your children

18:22 How to deal with a child struggling with gender

25:30 Helping your children discover their interests

Tricia Goyer is a speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books. She writes in various genres, including fiction, parenting, marriage, and books for children and teens. Tricia is a wife and homeschooling mom of ten, and enjoys mentoring writers.

Find out more about Tricia Goyer and her book, Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen https://triciagoyer.com/books/faith-that-sticks-5-real-life-ways-to-disciple-your-preteen/

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