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Teens and Smartphones

Teens and Cell Phones

A Wireless New World My husband is a college student. Since he’s about a decade older than the average freshman, he has an interesting combination of insider and outsider perspectives on campus life. One phenomenon he finds fascinating is walking from one class to another and watching groups of people walking and talking. But not …

Potty Training

How do you get your toddler over this frustrating step?

Real Boundaries for Teens

How do you set effective boundaries that build character and establish a proper relationship with your teen?

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

Uploading Photos and Video

Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

Cell Phone Rules

Don’t just “phone it in” when it comes to guiding and protecting your kids by setting limits on cell phone use.

Let Your Kids Fail

Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success

Parents’ Role in Homework

What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?

children watch media and entertainment

The Influence of Media

the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.

How Computer and Video Games Are Rated

Like movie ratings, video game ratings are helpful tools for parents who want to make informed decisions about what their children see.

Girl holding teddy bear and facing the wall as she is disciplined

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.

Why Kids Use Drugs

What are the factors that influence kids to try drugs or avoid them?

Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Behaviors parents might notice if their teen or preteen is using drugs.

How to Get Things Done With Teens

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

Household Idols

The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

Understanding and responding to drug, alcohol and tobacco use among teens.

What if a Drug Problem Has Already Developed?

How to respond to your teen’s substance abuse

Healthy Childhood Sexual Development

This four-part series is designed to help you chart a course that will nurture and fortify your child’s sexual development.

childhood sexual development for 13-18 year olds

Childhood Sexual Development for 13-18 Year Olds

Understanding teenagers can be difficult. However, it’s vitally important to cultivate a strong relationship with your teen so you can discuss important topics such sexual development. God designed your teenager with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual development.