Teach your teens selflessness . . . even in a materialistic world.
Intentional Parenting
Part of the Divorce Series Divorce When Your Kids Divorce When Your Parents Divorce My Success as a Single Mom Helping a Young Child Recover From Divorce Series About: Relationship Challenges My husband and I separated, then divorced, almost 2 and a half years ago. Our son is now 4 years old, and he’s asking …
See which of these traditions might work for your family!
What is the next teachable moment or transition in your daughter’s life? How can you add affirmation and encouragement to that moment?
Preschool Go on a walk with your child, and collect leaves or other objects that reflect the changing seasons. Create habits that help you connect with your wife and kids, such as phone calls from work or special “daddy” time when you walk through the doorway at the end of the day. Post pictures of …
These two examples show how an influencing parent should respond to a teen.
Here are a few ideas real moms and dads have created to set an atmosphere where words of affirmation and moments of celebration can be shared.
To grow your courage, find out what grieves you. Write it down and share it with someone you trust who will encourage you.
This foundational virtue is so important that according to Jesus, some people actually walk away from faith because they don’t possess enough of courage.
With our words we will affect the lives of those around us as we speak blessings, not curses, into their lives.
Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By …
A Wireless New World My husband is a college student. Since he’s about a decade older than the average freshman, he has an interesting combination of insider and outsider perspectives on campus life. One phenomenon he finds fascinating is walking from one class to another and watching groups of people walking and talking. But not …
We can engage our teens by caring about what matters to them.
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
Helping your child find new friendships after the big move
Bewildered by instant messaging, iPods, online social networking, and other technology your teen is using? This article series aims to help you better understand how you as a parent can relate to your kids technologically, while giving good guidance spiritually.
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.
Your son or daughter may have left home, but don’t forget that once a parent, always a parent.
The cost of caring for a new baby is intimidating. The good news? Raising children doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think.
When and where to go for help when your teen rebels
