Cultivating Healthy College Transitions
June 12, 2023
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Dr. Nurse Mama is hosted by Dr. Jessica Peck. Dr. Peck is a pediatric nurse practitioner as well as a professor, author, and mother of four. Today’s teens face many realities we never faced as parents, creating conflict that can lead to shame, stigma, broken relationships, and even a crisis of faith. Each week, Dr. Peck will approach these issues from a biblical and holistic health perspective with the aim of bringing hope and healing to families in America and around the world.
Conversation Keys:
On a scale from 1-10 with 1 being terrible and 10 being terrific, how would you rate the
health of our relationship? What made you choose that number?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
College transition is a gradual process. We won’t figure it out the first week. Give us the
grace to fall, be instructive, and be present. Give us time to grow.
Conversation Keys:
Who listens to you most generously?
What would you like me to listen to you more about?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
Use light-hearted
activities your kids enjoy to create moments of connection with your
kids.
Conversation Keys:
On a scale of 1-10 with one being terrible and 10 being terrific, how do you feel about
your mental health?
What can I do to help support you to take care of yourself mentally and emotionally?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
Don’t underestimate the power of loving eye contact.
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Conversation Keys:
What do you think is your greatest strength?
How can you lead from that strength in our family?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
When we seek God’s love first, that overflow in our life gives us significance and the
capacity to love those around us.
Conversation Keys:
Can you think of a time as a teen where someone showed grace instead of shaming you?
How did that impact you?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
The thing your kids want most from you is your time, building relationships through simple connection
Conversation Keys:What are ways we can have more fun together as a family?
If you knew I wouldn’t say no, what would you ask me to do with you?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
The Word of God is the greatest resource for all the answers you need. Enjoy your kids in every stage. Be present and savor the opportunity to savor their hearts
Conversation Keys:
How are you feeling about what's going on right now?
How is this impacting you personally?
How can I support you and help you feel safe?
What do you think you can do to be a positive influence?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
Don’t give up.
You are not alone
Conversation Keys:
Tell your teen, I’d like to share with you something difficult that
has happened in my life
and what I’m learning from it. After sharing your story, invite them to share their own
challenge and remind them you always have an open door for conversation.
Promo for Dr. Nurse Mama
Jessica shares her post-script story of healing her relationship with her daughter. Pastor Brian equips parents for Legacy Milestones through childhood.
Jessica calls out our judgment of others and the social acceptability of disordered eating. Pastor Brian talks about the impacts of modesty culture on body shaming.
Jessica talks about how parental fear of teen struggles is not as great as our fear of how those struggles will be perceived by others. Pastor Brian shares his perspective in staying true to your convictions while showing compassion and kindness.
Jessica coaches parents to listen rather than lecture, seeking common ground first rather than pursuing conflict. Pastor Brian shares his family’s experiences with seeking fellowship in diverse friend and family groupings.
Jessica leads a heart-to-heart about the damage pornography causes to developing brains and the relational toll of keeping secrets. Pastor Brian shares his own personal experience and guardrails for families.
Jessica equips parents to confidently (and authentically awkwardly!) guide teen sexual development by remembering sex isn’t secret, but it is sacred. Pastor Brian encourages parents to lead with a grace-based approach.
Jessica gives all families practical guidance on building resilience while facing challenging circumstances, including divorce. Pastor Brian walks through what it looks like to forgive while setting healthy boundaries.
Jessica tells the truth about the devastating impact of substance abuse on families, including her own. Pastor Brian releases families from the guilt of setting healthy boundaries and finding hope in the goodness of God even in terrible circumstances.
Jessica coaches parents to respond to discovery or disclosure of vaping in a way that escapes shame and builds relationships. Pastor Brian gives a beautiful picture of an Old Testament story of living water and a God who restores as he shares his own season of struggle.
Jessica gives straight talk about stigma surrounding suicidal thoughts and behaviors while empowering parents to enhance protective factors. Pastor Brian answers the question, “Is suicide an unforgiveable sin?"
Jessica considers the dangers of human trafficking and equips parents to create a safe space in an unsafe world. Pastor Brian explores the impact of words of power vs. words of pain.
