When you pick your battles well, you continue to build your relationship with your teen. Here’s how.
Boundaries & Limits
Creating and maintaining a routine can help you meet the needs of every member of your family.
Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.
Is there such a thing as being in control when you’re a mother?
Teach appropriate and biblical thinking and behavior.
There is value in regularly scheduled time with your family.
Equip your kids to take a stand against bullying.
Once children understand the need for self-control, it’s easier to train them in this fruit of the spirit.
There is a personal and societal cost of bullying.
Children need clear direction and consistent follow-through.
Step into a new area of relationship with your adult child
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.
Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
Kids in blended families have circumstances that make life more stressful for them. As parents and stepparents, making ourselves aware of their perspective is one of the most loving things we can do.
Abstinence is a difficult topic to discuss with your kids. However, it’s an important conversation to have as your children continue to develop. Consider your approach to these conversations.
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
Peers play a large role in a teen’s life. Helping them discern how friends influence them can give them a more successful experience.
Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.
As their parent, you need to find the balance between being your child’s friend and being her parent.
It may be uncomfortable, but the stakes are high. And your teen needs to hear the truth. From you.