Navigating Modern Parenting: Faith, Technology, and Family Dynamics with Dr. Ray Guarendi

Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Ray Guarendi, a seasoned clinical psychologist and devoted Catholic father of ten. Dr. Ray draws from his rich personal and professional life to explore the modern challenges facing today's youth, such as anxiety, depression, and the pervasive influence of contemporary culture.

Modern parenting comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing children's technology usage. We delve into the discomfort many parents feel when their children react negatively to communication limits, like being offered a flip phone over a smartphone.

Dr. Ray provides actionable advice to relieve parental guilt and encourages proactive involvement in their children's spiritual journeys.

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Jack Rigert is a co-founder of the John Paul II Renewal Center and leads our outreach. He is also a writer for several online Catholic outlets. Previously, Jack was a professional chef and entrepreneur who owned restaurants, real estate, and a financial service company.

Dramatic “encounters” with Jesus Christ at his dying brother’s bedside and again in the Eucharist at his brother’s funeral, brought him back into the Church after a twenty-year absence. While attending graduate school in Theology, Jack came across the teaching of Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” He immediately understood that this was the treasure he had been seeking all his life, sold everything, and now travels the country presenting Parish Missions, Retreats, and Classes. Jack has three grown children and seven grandchildren. He lives in Elburn, Illinois with his wife, Jeannie and is an active member of St. Gall’s Parish, in Elburn, IL.