Teens Archives

Not everyone is "doing it," but they're sure thinking about it. Here's what the kids are saying—and what the adults need to know.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced world, we need to carve out the time to spend with our teens. You are probably wondering just how to...

For young people, language is less about grammar and more about concepts - easily grasped concepts. This is true when many teens approach the word...

If your teenager is sometimes argumentative, here are some ways to cope.

It takes energy to be a parent. When you are really tired, even the smallest tasks can appear to be imossible.

Raising teens can sap a parent's energy. Here are a few ways to conserve your energy so you will have some left for positive time with your child.

This week my son Mike asked to share some of the significant experiences from his high school years.

Snipers. School shooters. Kidnappings. Terrorists. Bombings. War. The news is filled with violence, but it's also become a part of kids' lives. So...

I’ve come to realize that my mother was right, parenting IS a lifetime commitment.

During a flight from Atlanta to Grand Rapids, I sat across the aisle from a distinguished-looking gentlemen. As we began to talk about our jobs...

Do you experience the empowering influence of godly friends?