Learning that your teenage daughter is having sex can likely leave you with more questions than answers. Following the initial wave of emotions and panic, you might ask yourself: How did I not know about this? What do I do now?
Communication
If you’ve been through an abortion in the past, keeping it from your spouse can cause even more pain. Here are several ways you and your spouse can deal with a past abortion.
What hospice won’t tell you about losing a loved one.
Expectations, we all have them! Most of us have high expectations or preferred futures we desire our kids to experience. We know what the result should be, but not necessarily the steps to get there! And sometimes, let’s be honest, when trauma and the world we live in collide, things aren’t as they appear. When …
Great communication is more than an illusion
How well do you know your spouse?
The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.
We can’t shield our kids from hearing about war, mass shootings, and violence against innocents. But how should you talk to them?
An important parenting strategy is to maintain a connection to your teen, one that keeps her reassured of your love and interest in her life.
Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens