Abundant Life Family Podcast

Episode 5: Mile Marker #4 – Preparing for Adolescence

Episode Summary

Can parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?" What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counseling will share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview.

Episode Notes

Can parents really be prepared for their kids to enter "adolescence?"  What are some key things parents can do to walk their child through this stage? In this episode, Abundant Life Family Podcast hosts Bill and Jen Hildebrand talk with Dr. Jeff Cox, Abundant Life Executive Pastor of Counselingwill share his wisdom and knowledge on this tricky stage and give parents tips to help navigate typical challenges that arise – including how, and when, to broach the “sex” talk from a Christian worldview. 

It is so important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. Between the ages of 10 and 12, we begin to introduce these concepts to kids as they attend church ministries and activities.