The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.
Respect
Has your teen decided to “give up the faith”? Get insight into how parents can engage with their prodigals.
Teaching boys to embrace, and name their emotions, is an important part of raising godly young men.
It’s often the hardest to give your teens what they need the most. Letting go and giving greater independence to your kids as they grow
How my family fostered a deeper connection between our kids and their grandparents
Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens
Here are a few shepherding tips that have helped me on this journey.
Insights for parenting a new generation
What do I tell my kids about sex? When do I start? It all begins with a conversation, at the appropriate age.
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.
As adolescents undergo changes to their bodies, they will need to understand what’s happening, develop a positive body image and care for themselves.
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.
How can we build strong communication with our teen?
Ready or not, that fateful day always comes.
Parents can create opportunities for their kids to serve and teach them to be aware of the people around them.
In his final years, my father slipped into dementia and eventually struggled to remember even the simplest daily things. But he never forgot the power of the Holy Spirit working in his life.
Wives and mothers desire expressed and demonstrated respect rather than the mere avoidance of disrespect.
Help your kids understand the importance of patience through these age-appropriate activities.
How to know if your child is being bullied, and what to do if your child is the one bullying others.
How should we approach giving an allowance for our kids? How do we use chores to help our kids learn responsibility without just paying them for work?
