{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Christy-Faith Show","title":"Ep. 15 - The Collision: When homeschool meets family relationships (Part 2 of 2) // Jan Smith ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1715,"description":"In today’s episode, we continue the conversation with Jan Smith as she shares insights and advice on raising adolescent boys. She emphasizes the importance of treating them like men and giving them real-life work opportunities. Jan also discusses the challenges of the adolescent phase, including mood swings and the need for independence. She encourages parents to reinforce positive traits such as hard work, physical strength, and a healthy self-image. Jan suggests involving fathers in the parenting process and setting boundaries with consequences. She also highlights the importance of recognizing and nurturing their interests and talents. \n \nTakeaways \nTreat adolescent boys like men and give them real-life work opportunities.\nUnderstand the challenges of the adolescent phase, including mood swings and the need for independence.\nReinforce positive traits such as hard work, physical strength, and a healthy self-image.\nInvolve fathers in the parenting process and set boundaries with consequences.\nRecognize and nurture their interests and talents.\n\n \nBuild A Homeschool That Does Right By Your Kids: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive\nVisit Homeschool Freedom for information on Jan’s work in support of state organizations here: https://homeschoolfreedom.com/\nUse my Homeschool Success Framework: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive#r-1681759143216\nIt’s time to defeat homeschool doubt and second-guessing forever.\nFind homeschool-friendly service providers (like doctors, educators, and more): https://www.christy-faiths-list.com\nTake my FREE 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder: https://christy-faith.com/pages/christy-faiths-5-minute-homeschool-style-finder\nPick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s book!\nHomeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System\nhttps://christy-faith.com/pages/homeschool-rising-book\nLinks & Free:\nhttps://christy-faith.com/pages/links\nWork with Christy-Faith:\nhttps://christy-faith.com/pages/contact...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LZZCr4PUp-S7w2s7pnMkisL2yrMas1tcnjgz5nwN18M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zODNm/YThhOTNlNzIyYzAy/NGE5NzFiZjc4MzNl/OTgxYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}