Parenting blind spots
September 18, 2022
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Author: Kristen Duke
Dating
Fox21 Colorado Springs News Segments on Parenting Teens
I’ve had the fun opportunity to appear on FOX21 Colorado Springs, and they’ve asked me to come back as a regular sharing parenting teen tips! This first segment is from January 25th 2022 On my second visit, we discussed teens
March 28, 2022
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Dating
Teen Speed Dating Activity
A Teen Speed Dating Activity can be done with very little prep, with just a touch of organization. It’s a great way to get a bunch of teenagers in your area together and getting to know each other to encourage
March 9, 2022
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Teen confidence
5 Questions to Ask to Help Your Teen Problem Solve
Whether they’ve come to you for advice because they’re not sure what to do in a situation, or you see them struggling and want to offer your advice, resist the urge! Ask questions to “get curious“ to guide them to come up with the solution themselves.
March 27, 2021
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Mindset
Feeling Grateful During the Storm
A community roundup of ideas for feeling grateful in the storms of life
March 22, 2021
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Communication
March 19, 2021
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Mindset
March 18, 2021
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Mindset
Gratitude Doesn’t Diminish our Trials
How to be grateful without diminishing the suffering of others
March 18, 2021
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Dating
Dating Tips for Teens
Dating tips for teens to help think about “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to dating, to notice dating red flags, and what are important qualities to look for.
February 7, 2021
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Dating
5 teenage dating rules to keep teens of faith safe in the 21st Century
Parents often don’t think they need to think about teenage dating rules until it happens. But as with most instances, if you don’t decide in advance, you might make a stressed out making last minute decisions.
February 5, 2021
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Connecting with your teens
Tips for family dinner time
Family dinners are so important for connection and conversation time but tricky to plan. Tips gathered to help make dinner meal plan time simpler. I asked, and you all delivered! You can view the comments on this Instagram post about
January 15, 2021
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Other
Be a Lighthouse Parent
How do you help your child weather life’s storms? Be a Lighthouse Parent Have you heard of a lighthouse parent before? It’s new to me, and I love this visual! We’ve all heard of: The tiger parent. The free range
January 15, 2021
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Goal Setting for Teens
Goal Setting for Teens
This Simple Goal Setting for Teens worksheet is a free download, and can be used as a vision board for teens also.
January 5, 2021
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Other
2020 Duke Family Year in Review
It’s not hard for me to reflect on 2020, because I typed out our annual Christmas letter going month by month. It was FILLED with adventure for the Duke Family! I wrote our letter at the end of November, so
December 31, 2020
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Communication
Confidence Building for Teens
A stack of 100 digital cards with 50 confidence-building scenarios to discuss with your teen. They’re conversation starters that actually work and can help you connect with your teen
November 8, 2020
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Other
The MOST Important Work…
We are (all) constantly needing priority checks, and this quote is mine. Happy sabbath my friends!💕
November 6, 2020
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Other
Superiority and Comparison in Teens
One little tip that I encourage my kids as well as myself is that if you start to feel a little bit of insecurity or competition when you see somebody posting something that makes you feel inferior, leave a positive comment, an action that may be “fake it til you make it” but I believe it starts to retrain the brain to feel less inferior. TRY IT!!
October 30, 2020
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Teen confidence
Admit Mistakes
It’s hard for any of us to admit when we are wrong. We can guide our kids with these 5 steps, and teach them while young that it’s a part of life, and the sooner we realize that, the better.
October 29, 2020
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