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Can Virtue Be Taught?

Parenting is an opoprtunity to help shape, model and influence the character of your children.

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Raising Tween Boys in Today’s Culture (Part 2 of 2)

Author Dannah Gresh explains how parents can encourage their tween and teen sons to pursue goodness in a culture that celebrates bad behavior in young people. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Raising Tween Boys in Today’s Culture (Part 1 of 2)

Author Dannah Gresh explains how parents can encourage their tween and teen sons to pursue goodness in a culture that celebrates bad behavior in young people. (Part 1 of 2)

What is Abstinence

What Is Abstinence? Conversations with Our Kids

Abstinence is a difficult topic to discuss with your kids. However, it’s an important conversation to have as your children continue to develop. Consider your approach to these conversations.

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Talking Abstinence With Your Teen

Clearly articulating our expectations regarding abstinence helps teens understand its importance.

Teens and Sexual Harassment

Find out how to help your teens understand where flirting ends and harassment begins.

Life Skills Checklist

Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.

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Help Your Child Eat Healthy

Help your kids want to eat better so they’ll be prepared for a successful day.

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Motivating Teens to Achieve

The root of a person’s motivation lies in his or her passion . . . and the same is true for a teen.

“The Least of These” and Your Teens

Lead your teen into meaningful action.

Risks Teens Take

What can parents do when their teens think they’re invincible and don’t consider the life-changing consequences?

The Value of Christian Friends

Teens tend to attract friends who share similar values, and you can encourage them to do so.

The Value of Integrity

You can encourage your teens to not only tell the truth, but also value integrity.

So Your Teen’s Going to Prom … Now What?

Tips for parents about prom preparation and insights.

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The Wrong Crowd?

Peers play a large role in a teen’s life. Helping them discern how friends influence them can give them a more successful experience.

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Caught in the Web

Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.

Connect on Their Terms

Making time for your teen’s interests, even when it’s inconvenient, is important in your ongoing relationship.

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Are You and Your Teen BFFs?

As their parent, you need to find the balance between being your child’s friend and being her parent.

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Connecting With Your Emotional Teens

When you have an emotional teen, there are three things that your teen may need from you.

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What Do Teens Really Want?

Learn what teens most value. It may surprise you!