We must be purposeful in practicing how to focus on the present rather than uncertainty about the future.
Crisis Management
The news can often terrify children. As a parent, you can help your kids sort through news stories they might see on TV.
Physical activity is important to healthy child development but parents need to know how to prevent and respond to head injuries that may result in concussions.
Bullying and cyberbullying may be prevented with intentional parenting. However if it does occur, there are some ways that parents can respond to help their kids cope.
Being honest with our children is important. Even in stressful times, it can build trust. Developing an understanding of your family’s unique fears and stresses can benefit your ability to cultivate security.
Note: This article is intended to support and encourage parents of adult children only.
Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.
Help protect your children from online sexual predators.
You never know how talking about war might unlock a different view or perspective for both you and your kids.
A child or teen suicide attempt represents much more than a medical problem. It represents a young person in crisis, crying out for help.
“What is she thinking!”
Domestic violence awareness is critical. It’s not a comfortable topic to talk about, and it’s a heartbreaking reality to face.
When school shootings occur, our kids are likely to be afraid, mad, and confused. Remember that these are emotions created by God. They don’t need to be avoided, ignored, or silenced. However, as parents, we can direct our children towards the hope that God offers.
As a counselor, I’m often asked how to talk with kids about tragedies such as the latest school shooting. Here are some strategies I offer in my practice for intentional and effective conversations about tragedy.
Suicide is a problem in the youth and young adult population. There is hope for healing when parents and others are intentional about providing help.
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.
As you prepare for the holidays, consider how God might be calling you to experience Him this season.
Unfortunately, kids don’t always tell us what’s bothering them. So it’s often up to parents to figure out how to help kids share and overcome their fears.
When a person dies by suicide, the family and friends who survive them must find ways to cope and continue to honor their life.
Body image issues and eating disorders are rooted in cultural messages – so how can we help our kids overcome them?