Are you seeking greater insight into how to effectively guide your children?  Do some of your children challenge you?  Do you want to know how to avoid some of the pitfalls of parenting teenagers?

This discussion group focuses on preparing parents to successfully guide youth through some of their most challenging and defining years, while strengthening familial bonds. 

Through a study of gospel principles, behavioral science, and real-world experience, we will counsel together and learn how to better emulate our Heavenly Parents and become trusted guides to our children.

Below is a loose outline of the topics we will be covering; however, these topics may change based on the needs of the group.
  • Family Foundations and Understanding Youth
  • Teaching Youth to be Responsible and
    ​the Value of Work
  • Fostering a Desire to Choose the Right
  • Troubleshooting: Facing Challenges Head On

This group will meet every other week beginning the first of February.  After registration, the Jackman's will contact all registrants to formalize a time and place.

Group Facilitators

Lorin and Kolleen Jackman 
The Jackman’s have recently moved to the Crystal Valley Ward, but have lived in many areas in the Denver Metro area; Wheat Ridge, Westminster, Thornton, Highlands Ranch and now Castle Rock.  Lorin grew up in Lakewood and Kolleen grew up in Arvada.  They have 3 grown children, Shelby, Char and Jake and now their respective spouses as well.  The highlight to growing families is grandchildren and they have 4 beautiful grandchildren, which is the reason the Jackman’s travel so much to be with their grandkids.  Both Lorin and Kolleen own their own businesses; Storm Guard Roofing and Construction and 4 Crumbl Cookies stores.  You may have seen Lorin in the Temple as he is an Ordinance Worker on Thursday Nights.  They have both served in many callings and cherish the friendships they have made along the way.
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They have a Love of the outdoors and adventuring with dirt biking, RZR riding, zip lining, traveling, scuba diving (Lorin) and sitting in the sun (Kolleen).  They both Love God’s creations very much and are so grateful that the Lord has blessed them in so many ways to be able to enjoy their family and adventuring in His creations!

Group Recommendations

This group was great for us and trying to navigate raising teenagers!  We discussed everything from managing technology, social media, mental health questions and setting proper expectations/rules for our teens.  We also discussed guiding our teens to build their own testimony and how to prepare them for a mission. It was a great discussion group and it was really nice to know that we aren't alone in this.  We liked getting ideas and feedback from the facilitators and group members.  I would highly recommend this group for anyone that has a teen, has a "tween" or will have a teen in the next few years!
-Angela Thompson

The topics of technology use and creating spiritual self reliance in our children were most helpful. Also, discussions on communication within the family was very beneficial.  Personally, I benefited from a lot of ideas and sharing of the stress and burden of worrying about teenagers. It was nice to feel supported and not alone in that way.
-A.O.