Shawna Partlow on Parenting Teens, Communication, and Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship

S1 E56 • Mar 21, 2025 • 72 mins

In this episode of Wisdom on the Front Porch, LS Kirkpatrick chats with Shawna Partlow about her journey from teen pregnancy to becoming an advocate for parent-teen communication. They discuss the challenges of teen pregnancy, the impact of premarital sex, societal views on teen sexuality, and media influence. Shawna highlights the importance of parental guidance, offering strategies for connecting with teens and balancing entrepreneurship with family. The conversation covers addressing risky behaviors, fostering dialogue, and technology's role in family communication. Shauna shares resources for parents and teens, ending with closing remarks.

Key Points

Building a strong connection with your teenager is crucial for effective communication and guiding them through difficult topics like relationships and sex.
Parents should focus on creating a safe space for open dialogue by being calm, asking thoughtful questions, and genuinely listening to their teenager's perspectives.
Balancing entrepreneurship with family life requires setting firm boundaries to prioritize family time and being present in the moments spent with loved ones.

Speakers

LS Kirkpatrick

Host • 44%

Shawna Partlow

Guest • 55%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and welcome
0:22	Shawna's work with teens and tackling teen pregnancies
1:55	Shawna's approach to teaching abstinence and experience in education
3:43	Parent-teen relationship dynamics and sex education challenges
7:06	Emotional consequences of teen sex and misconceptions
9:31	Teen pressures, media influence, and pregnancy hormones
15:26	Strategies for enhancing parent-teen connections and overcoming obstacles
23:27	Discussing healthy boundaries and consequences with teens
26:31	Balancing entrepreneurship with family life and scheduling
32:22	Launching a new podcast
34:41	Addressing teen defiance, trust issues, and risky behavior
43:20	Ongoing conversations about clothing choices and behavior
47:55	Effective communication with teenagers and building trust
54:39	Respecting teens' privacy and managing parental emotions
58:32	Health concerns and the importance of face-to-face communication
1:04:49	Fostering lasting relationships and the role of grandparents
1:09:50	Shawna Partlow's resources and workshops
1:11:28	Closing remarks

Transcript

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