Often teens struggle with putting words to their frustrations, fears, anxieties and sadness. Over time, those unprocessed feelings can lead to depression and even suicide. Is it time you had a conversation with your kids?
Age & Stage
As much as we’d like think of our children as innocent, we parents need to become aware of the widespread use of pornography among tweens and teens.
Unfortunately, there are negative effects of porn for your child’s future. Here is some advice about how to help your child prepare for their future.
Prepare your teens to get along with the people they’ll live with in college
Kids don’t face the same pressures as adults, but the reality is that children can suffer from depression and its effects every bit as much as grown-ups. Keep in mind, however, that children may manifest different symptoms than adults.
Learn how to teach your kids seven essential manners so they will grow in their social skills.
Seeking to parent our children the way God parents us can dramatically change the atmosphere of our home.
Dr. Lainna Callentine became aware at age six that her skin was a different color than other kids in class. Get her unique perspective on how we, as Christians, should talk to our kids about racial differences.
Teens may need our help to live out their beliefs in the real world. Here are some ideas for helping them.
Do you allow your children to enjoy the same rights to privacy that you have as a parent and as an adult?
Invest in your relationship, not only to keep you from regret, but to also give your teens a solid footing for their lives ahead
You might be surprised at how self-denial actually leads to gratitude.
Explore these three ways to help your child navigate challenging peer relationships. Then, you can help them develop positive and healthy friendships.
Resolutions can enrich and enliven your family life. Try these (guilt not included).
Dating becomes more complicated when you are a single parent.
Setting the tone of leadership while your children are young prepares you to lead well throughout your child’s life in your home.
Read about one man’s decision to put his kids first.
Help your child continue leaning on God through prayer, especially in the midst of family division.
Identifying cyberbullying can be difficult in an age defined by social media and internet culture. Learn how to take practical steps to prevent cyberbullying in your children’s lives.
Help your teen transition into adulthood.