Parents of prodigals often feel helpless and tend to think it’s because they did something wrong. But sometimes teens just rebel against anyone who gets in their way. Here’s what you can do when a child goes astray.
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A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.
When my college roommate began cutting herself, I was afraid, concerned and didn’t understand why she hurt herself. Because of our friendship, I sought to understand who, what, why and how about the practice of self-injury.
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We serve others because of the example Christ set for us.
Christ calls us to live our faith by loving and serving the people He brings into our lives. How are you training your children to do this?
Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.
Reassuring children of their distinctiveness helps them to see that it is OK to be different.
One way to influence your kids is by being a good role model for them.