Hang in There with Jen & Jess
Join Jen & Jess as they talk about parenting teens, finding your people, and practicing resilience. They are the authors of Parenting Teens in Stressful Times. As an adolescent researcher and a clinician with over 40 years of combined professional experience, Jen and Jess weave their personal experiences, spiritual insight, and wisdom into a practical approach to parenting and teaching teens resilience. With stories and humor, they validate parents’ feelings while encouraging intentional connection with their youth, other parents, and God. Parenting is a journey that takes patience and time, and this podcast reminds us all to take it one day at a time.
Hang in There with Jen & Jess
Episode 2: In the Dark but Not Alone
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Jen Doty & Jess Peterson
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Season 1
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Episode 2
Meet Sam and his mom, Katie. Sam recently gave an inspiring speech at his high school graduation and shared the experiences he’s had overcoming challenges due to having Tourette Syndrome. He is a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association of America and recently became a Rising Leader to train other Youth Ambassadors. He is also a Tourette Camp USA Counselor. In this episode, Sam and Katie talk candidely about their journey, from diagnosis through struggles early in high school, to a succesful senior year.