Are you trapped in a cycle of trying to be a "perfect" parent? We all want to do the best we can for our kids — and have them do THEIR best — but chasing perfection can do more harm than good. In this episode, Mark shares a personal and thought-provoking devotional about the dangers of perfectionism in parenting. He discusses how parents' well-intentioned expectations can be interpreted as demands for perfection by their teens, and why open, honest communication is the way to go. Listen in now!

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