The Family Room (The Quest)

Join co-hosts Mari Cleveland from St. Jude the Apostle and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel as they speak with authors, theologians, and local priests and lay leaders to provide your family encouragement, resources, and hope. Enjoy heartfelt stories and engaging conversations with Catholics who are excited to share their life experiences and acquired wisdom to help your family continue to live out your faith with joy.
Navigating the Teen Years

Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, TV/radio show host


With wit and wisdom, Dr. Ray Guarendi shares from his book, Standing Strong: Good Discipline Makes Great Teens, which gives parents the tools they need not only to navigate the teen years but also to enjoy them. Dr. Ray offers practical approaches such as simple house rules that lead to success, consequences to curb nasty talk, ways to monitor your child’s use of technology, and a strategy to motivate underachievers. Dr. Ray provides parents with strategies to becoming stronger parents with calm, loving resolve while learning how to foster quality time with your teens and have real fun together.

Dr. Ray is a Catholic father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and host of the radio show, “The Dr. Is In,” and the EWTN television series, “Living Right With Dr. Ray.” Dr. Ray has given over 3,000 talks on various topics including parenting, marriage, family, and the Catholic faith. He captivates audiences with his compelling humor-laced presentations providing practical advice and proven techniques.

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