This stage combined with rebellion is not easy. Lean into your support system to help you stay emotionally balanced and to maintain perspective as you guide your preteen into the teen years.
Parenting
My daughter hit puberty before other girls. What should I do to help her?
If you’ve ever tried reasoning with your adolescent about a questionable song, you know it can feel like a losing proposition.
Do you know how to parent your creative kids? Poet Tanner Olson has some advice for you. Learn how to effectively connect, support, and encourage the creativity in your family.
Understanding the teen brain requires patience, kindness, and grace. Learn from Dr. Ben Carson about how you can help your teen learn to THINK BIG as they continue to develop and grow.
By focusing on a love-based connection, you can build trust and create a safe space for your socially isolated teen to talk about issues.
As adolescents undergo changes to their bodies, they will need to understand what’s happening, develop a positive body image and care for themselves.
Are your kids beginning the the middle school years? Learn how to plan ahead and make adjustments to pave the way for a strong transition from elementary to middle school.
Your goal is to learn about your teen, and it will take some time.
Will your child someday leave Christianity behind? Give them a faith worth holding on to.
Bounce back kids can arrive unexpectedly throughout their early adulthood. With these boundaries in place, it can be a wonderful time of bonding and growth.
Who runs your home? Is it you or your child? Use these simple strategies from Dr. Kevin Leman to help you parent your child to be more respectful and well behaved.
How do you respond when someone asks you, “What about the children?”
Friendships and self-identity will have a profound impact on adolescents and may need guidance from parents.
“What is she thinking!”
Have you considered that patterns in your behavior may inadvertently be alienating or creating a distance between you, your grown kids, or grandchildren?
You can create unique and personalized moments where the gift of words can be given that will breathe life, hope, healing and love into your daughter’s future.
What if the engagement season presents a unique opportunity for parents to bless their child’s marriage?
Understanding the aspirations, fears, and dreams of boys is paramount in our society today.
How can parents stop enabling and set boundaries for adult children?