Understanding the differences between control, responsibility and liability — and how those nudge parents to try controlling teens.
Boundaries & Limits
How do you get your toddler over this frustrating step?
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 …
How do you set effective boundaries that build character and establish a proper relationship with your teen?
Bewildered by instant messaging, iPods, online social networking, and other technology your teen is using? This article series aims to help you better understand how you as a parent can relate to your kids technologically, while giving good guidance spiritually.
Your toddler’s new sexual discoveries are fueled by age-appropriate curiosity. For toddlers, this exploration is normal. However, you now have an opportunity to create a healthy foundation for biblical sexuality in your toddler’s future.
Worried about what your teen is up to on Facebook? These tips will help.
Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.
Having trouble getting your toddler down to sleep? Here are some ideas for making the bedtime experience less stressful.
How adoptive parents can sensativley share their child’s adoption story with them.
Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By …
the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.
Like movie ratings, video game ratings are helpful tools for parents who want to make informed decisions about what their children see.
When and where to go for help when your teen rebels
Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.
Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.
Don’t just “phone it in” when it comes to guiding and protecting your kids by setting limits on cell phone use.
Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success
What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?
The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.