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.
Ages 19 + (Adult Child) Everyday Parenting
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?
The world regularly teaches us ways to consume in our relationships rather than contributing to them. How, then, can we teach our kids to become contributors rather than consumers?
Your kids will grow to be more healthy and resilient as you start parenting with a clear understanding of what your real job is.
While we give gifts all year long, holidays bring gift-giving to the center of attention.
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.
In the face of the fear of growing up, we can help to bring hope, excitement, and victory back into our kids’ lives. God’s word is full of wisdom, and we must not take it for granted.
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.
Have you been successful in making lasting changes as a parent? Try these small tips to make a big change in your family.