{"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":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5c648cc6\"></iframe>","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.  Takeaways Treat adolescent boys like men and give them real-life work opportunities.Understand the challenges of the adolescent phase, including mood swings and the need for independence.Reinforce positive traits such as hard work, physical strength, and a healthy self-image.Involve fathers in the parenting process and set boundaries with consequences.Recognize and nurture their interests and talents. Build A Homeschool That Does Right By Your Kids: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive  Visit Homeschool Freedom for information on Jan’s work in support of state organizations here: https://homeschoolfreedom.com/  Use my Homeschool Success Framework: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive#r-1681759143216 It’s time to defeat homeschool doubt and second-guessing forever. Find homeschool-friendly service providers (like doctors, educators, and more): https://www.christy-faiths-list.com  Take my FREE 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder: https://christy-faith.com/pages/christy-faiths-5-minute-homeschool-style-finder  Pick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s book! Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System https://christy-faith.com/pages/homeschool-rising-book Links & Free: https://christy-faith.com/pages/links  Work with Christy-Faith:https://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}