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Age & Stage

Intentionally Focusing on Your Teen

We can engage our teens by caring about what matters to them.

Loving Your Teen Through Life’s Seasons

Recognizing your teen’s seasons of life and how to support them

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High School Graduation: The Squire Stage

Upon leaving home for college, a young man discovers a newfound sense of freedom; unless he is well-grounded, he may choose to renounce the values of home.

Puberty: The ‘Page’ Stage

Help your son make sense of the confusion puberty can cause.

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Boost Curiosity and Thinking Skills

Curiosity is key to your child’s desire to learn.

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Tools for Listening to Your Teen

How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you

How to Get Things Done With Teens

Here are tips on connecting with teens and getting them to pitch in.

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Being Available For Your Teen

Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.

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What Does the Bible Say About Discipline?

Parents can learn how to best discipline their children by taking note of how the Bible says God disciplines us.

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Effective Communication With Your Teen

Allow your teen’s feelings to touch you, and then help him see that you truly understand his feelings.

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Helping Your Teen Learn Selfless Living

One of the biggest challenges parents face is training teens to consider the needs of others over their own needs.

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Building a Strong Family

Building a strong family comes from leading your family as a group, rather than on an individual basis.

Choosing a Family Hobby

How to choose a hobby that the whole family can enjoy

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Finding the Best Solution to Any Conflict

Avoid power struggles by getting on the same team as your teen.

Unhealthy Ways to Argue with Your Teen

Four habits to avoid in family disagreements with your teens

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Be Your Teen’s Role Model

One way to influence your kids is by being a good role model for them.

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When You Still Can’t Resolve Conflict

When all else fails, get an outside opinion to help you resolve conflict with your teens.

Making Wise Decisions During Conflicts

Eight tips for creating a win/win solution

Your Teen is Wired by God

Is your teen on the track to a meaningful future? Are you finding out what a joy it can be to help a young person make the most of how God has wired him or her?

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Your Teen’s Sensory Preference

Sensory preference has a big influence on success or failure in school and in the choice of a career.