Teens Archives

If you are anxious about someone you love, I understand. I know the dark cloud that can settle down in our hearts like a sinister, unyielding fog....

Teenage depression is no joke. It’s brutal. It’s tough and as parents, we feel like we’re treading water in the ocean with no land in sight. As a...

In a world where cyberbullying is king and kids hear negative statements from peers and adults all the time, it is more important than ever for...

In the heat of a crazy moment, we might say things without thinking that tear our kids down. We need to remember our words hold tremendous power...

One reason you might be having trouble conversing with your teen is that you haven't made the crucial transition to mentor. If we're parenting our...

Instead of giving them an actual wrapped gift, consider a gift to something you can do as a family. What about a certificate to watch the newest...

Raising teens requires courage, fortitude, and an abundance of God’s grace. Multiply that need by a thousand if the teenager happens to have a...

While under-parenting can throw our kids to the wolves, is it possible that over-parenting can turn our kids away from faith?

If you’re thinking about getting your kid a smartphone this Christmas - or anytime - here are five things you should consider...

We will all leave a legacy, good or bad. Unfortunately, by the time the legacy is written, we no longer have the power to make any edits to the...

Tweens need limits and boundaries age-appropriate to their developmental stage, screen time included.

When my daughter, Anna, was a senior in college, I asked her to make me a list of things a mother needs to know about her adult daughter. She and...

If you’re a parent, the good news is there are a number of things you can do to raise your children in a way that honors God, and you can do this...

1. In our house, Christmas is about Jesus. That first. The rest follows. 2. The stuff goes away. Relationships do not.

Do you remember the days when your child’s face lit up at the sight of you? Here are 3 reasons that it's actually healthy for you to not be your...