Teens today are growing up in a confusing world, and they are facing things we couldn’t have imagined when we were young. From mental health issues, to the internet (cyberbullying, access to pornography, and social media to name a few,) to vaping, increased suicide rates and more, it is not an easy time to navigate the teenage years.  Or to parent a teenager! Enter Jessica Peck! Jessica has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, she is a professor at Baylor, and she is a mom to FOUR teenagers!  In today’s interview we cover topics from her incredibly helpful book, Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues. I love Jessica’s kind and humble heart and her passion for intentional parenting. I also appreciate the wisdom she has gained through a lot of experience quite literally, “behind closed doors.”  Please spread the word about this episode – No matter the age of your kids, these topics will be relevant eventually!  Find show notes and links to all we talk about: www.monicaswanson.com/jessica-peck   Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast   Don’t miss my NEW PRE-ORDER BONUS!! - Be sure to visit my new book page monicaswanson.com/raisingamazing to get access to Korie Robertson’s Foreward and my first two chapters!!  Be sure to pre-order Raising Amazing for it to arrive at your doorstep on it’s release day, February 21st and get immediate access to my PRE-ORDER BONUS: 4 Interviews featuring my 4 sons!  In the interviews, my boys respond to questions sent in by podcast listeners and social media followers related to their faith, sibling relationships, what they like about their parents (!), birth order, and so much more.  These will be great for your kids to tune into with you!