One family made an intentional choice about how they would respond to their adult daughters wild and immature behavior.
Ages 19 + (Adult Child) Everyday Parenting
We no longer get to make the “right” decision for our adult children. But we can keep our expectations from planting seeds of bitterness that may eventually overflow into our relationship with them.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Psalm 127:4
We can’t sacrifice the future that God has for our kids because of our own fears and insecurities. There is a middle, a balance, and a transition. Here are some ways to help your teenager successfully transition into adulthood.
What do you do when your adult children don’t make the choices you wish they had?
For Christian families, there’s an overwhelming importance upon understanding the roles of female and male. However, our culture emphasizes different aspects of these roles from Christianity. In the Christian context, the origin point for this conversation lies at the beginning: the creation of woman and man.
We can’t change our adult children. But we can choose to keep communication open without compromising our convictions.
Crucial decisions made during the post high school years may significantly impact a young adult’s future.
Do you confront your kids when they’re not thinking clearly? Sometimes they will need you to intervene and help them deal with issues.
Fathers have the awesome responsibility of laying a spiritual foundation in the home. But what does that mean, exactly? How can you be the dad your family needs?
Your kids will grow to be more healthy and resilient as you start parenting with a clear understanding of what your real job is.
Supporting your child’s parenting choices can be hard when you don’t agree. We have to remember there is more at stake.
An important parenting strategy is to maintain a connection to your teen, one that keeps her reassured of your love and interest in her life.
I have always loved praying for our kids, but now more than ever I treasure the time I can spend talking to God about how He is working in their adult lives.
How much control does, or should, a parent have over an adult child?
What should you do if your kids have been vaping? Learn all you can about it and then start the conversation with them.
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.
I know you’ve heard the term ‘helicopter parent.’ Are you one of them? If so, here are some solutions to avoiding helicopter parenting.
What is Multiple Intelligence Theory? Explore how our different learning styles affect learning and your child’s development inside and outside of school.
Our culture de-values empathy. Instead, there’s an emphasis on choosing to feed narcissism and apathy. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to teach our kids about empathy.