Teens Archives

Most, if not all, parents hope to prepare their child for a smooth transition. After all, our babies are leaving the nest, flying on their own. A...

Cyberbullying can be almost invisible to parents, but the effects it can have on a child’s mental health are devastating.

You think you’ve got this parenting thing all figured out. Then—life happens. Rather than trying to nail it all down, one Christian parent follows...

When a child, teen, or young adult lives out their faith, there is simply no greater joy. But there is also no greater heartbreak than when a child...

Growing up, my curiosity and need to push back often resulted in rebellion. I didn't grasp my parents' discipleship role over me, and I sure didn’t...

Influence flows out of relationship. Here's how to put pride away and start leveraging the power of influence over your teen.

My son has a tender heart. When he sees any type of suffering, he feels the pain. But he goes farther on the scale of empathy. He wants to do...

How do you teach your kids that people are more important than things? By believing it yourself. By living it.

How do we raise conceited children? We brag about them, show them off, and never mention the One who gives his children gifts.

If our teens don’t “buy in” to the rules, the relational approach makes enforcing those rules more difficult.

Teens actually do have a lot to say, and they want to be heard. They will open up if you approach conversations wisely.

Students at secular schools face challenges that can invigorate or smother their faith.

Remember, technology is always a substitute for something better: face-to-face interaction and connection.

Once you have decided to give her a smart phone, here’s what she needs to know before you place te phone in her hands.

Pressure remains on parents to cave in and allow their children access to smartphones. Knowing the dangers they introduce in children, what should...