Teens Archives

Rising high schoolers are one step closer to the self-discovery and independence of adulthood. As a pastor, TV host, and author, I have compiled...

Just as we educate ourselves on how to treat our children’s physical bumps and scrapes, we can comfort our children with the healing balm of...

It's important to remind ourselves daily that our primary role right now is not a friend, Uber driver, cook, personal shopper, or even caretaker....

Our teens need as much encouragement as we can give them. The following are 10 wisdom nuggets that our teens need to hear from us.

God tells us patience is foundational to our love lives! As parents, we can talk about this simple truth and model it for our kids. We can show...

We all know that parenting is no easy feat, but being a single mom adds an extra layer of complexity. Balancing work, household responsibilities,...

Even though we proactively address issues like sexuality and dating, we’ve seen repeatedly that our teens have questions that we never would have...

Parents are triggered by the mere fact their kid is a teenager. A lot of it is fear that creates this triggered response. So, when your teenager...

Unfortunately, we've been here before, and while my "momma bear" wanted so badly to kick in, aiming to protect my daughter's heart, I also realized...

Teens and young adults are facing challenges that previous generations did not confront as they move from childhood to adulthood, the study says,...

There are so many things I know now, that I wish I could have known then. Here are 10 things I wish every girl could hear.

All my pampering and kid-pleasing needs to go, not only for my sake—but for the sake of my children. But how can I alter the way I parent, after so...

Remember that under that tough exterior, they really do love you, and this season will pass. Hang on to those small glimmers of hope when they...

One thing I’ve learned is that this conversation needs to start at a young age before puberty hits in full force. You need to start the...

What can you do if your teenage boy is openly disobeying you, and your husband won't back you up?