Practically Connected Parenting: 21 Ways to Create Timeless Memories in the Teen Years
A guide to building a family legacy through intentional connection, Christian values, and real-life strategies for parenting teens in the digital age.
This book isn't about being a perfect parent-it's about being present.
Parenting teenagers today is more challenging than ever. With constant distractions and digital overload, creating meaningful parent-teen connections requires purpose and presence. But you don't need elaborate plans. You just need a willing heart and a few intentional parenting strategies to make a lasting impact.
In Practically Connected Parenting, you'll discover 21 practical family bonding ideas that help you connect with your teenager, foster trust, and build a confident, grounded teen-all rooted in Christian values.
Each chapter is divided into two parts:
Now: Real-life stories of how my husband and I apply these strategies with our kids today.
Then: Reflections from my childhood in Nigeria and the lasting legacy my parents created through faith, love, and connection.
You'll also find:
✔️ Reflection prompts to deepen connection and conversation
✔️ Simple charts to help you recognize and seize teachable, bonding moments
✔️ Tools for improving family communication in the digital age
✔️ A Christ-centered approach to positive parenting for teens
✔️ Tips on building leadership skills in your teenager
As leadership expert John C. Maxwell says, "Connection is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them." This book brings that principle to life for Christian parenting in modern families.
If you're looking for guidance on raising confident, faith-filled teens, building a strong family legacy, and finding practical ways to bond in everyday life, this is your next must-read.
Let these stories, tools, and memories guide you on a journey to connect with your teen intentionally-and love them deeply.
