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.
Boundaries & Limits
Kids want cellphones to connect with peers, build friendships and find a sense of belonging. When is the best time for them to get their first mobile device?
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.
Here is one practical way parents can help teens who feel caught between the irresponsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood.
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: “Why Kids Need Mean Moms.” Give kids the tough love they need so they’ll develop into independent adults.
Sometimes all the lessons kids learn through sports aren’t positive. Here are some tips to help you avoid the negative lessons.
Is your toddler acting up or acting like a child? Even when you don’t know, guide him or her toward positive behavior.
Help your teens understand the importance of rest and find it amid life’s constant demands and their on-the-go schedules.
Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.
As parents, you can help your kids grapple with the messiness in Scripture and come to a better understanding of who God is.
Social development is important in every stage of childhood, even the first three years of a child’s life. Find age-appropriate ways you can promote healthy social interaction with your child.
Instead of just handing over the keys, set reasonable boundaries for your teen and evaluate your teen’s driving performance until you are confident your teen can maintain good driving habits.
Are you doing a better job of protecting your kids from the world instead of preparing them to live in it? Don’t view their struggles as a negative. Instead, help them take appropriate risks now so they learn how to trust God and lean on Him as they mature.
How can parents help adult children without enabling them?
Setting basic rules for Internet access can go a long way toward building a nurturing online environment in your home.