Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.
Teenagers
A girl grounded in her identity will still feel discouraged when she doesn’t have the relational connections she craves, but a lack of friends won’t define her. And it won’t destroy her. And if she’s practicing confidence and selflessness, the lonely seasons won’t last forever.
I’ve been spending a lot of time with my ten-year-old grandson. It won’t be long before he enters his teenage years and is looking for mentorship from me, and from others. But for now, he has no worries. He lives in a good home, has many loving relatives, and a bunch of good friends. As …
One way to help your teens cultivate a close connection with God is through prayer. And you can teach them how to do this.
Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.
Do your teens have unrealistic expectations of what they deserve? If so, you may be training them to feel entitled. Break the parenting habit of giving them privileges without responsibility.
As they develop into adults, what best gift ideas for teenagers go beyond the wrapping paper to encourage discovery of their unique identity?
The realities for youth aging out of foster care too often include loneliness and struggle. However, there are ways we can help transition aged-out foster youth so that they have better opportunities for a successful future. Youth aging out of foster care deserve to be seen not for the problems they face but rather for …
Astrology has saturated social media, teens are drawn to it believing it is harmless.
Our teens are quickly growing into the adults they will become. Help them respond respectfully, not emotionally.
My teen son had a wet dream last night. What should I do next? How do I talk about this with him?
A child or teen suicide attempt represents much more than a medical problem. It represents a young person in crisis, crying out for help.
Get tips to help you be a proactive parent during turbulent times.
Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens
Here are a few shepherding tips that have helped me on this journey.
Instagram and Snapchat may seem harmless and fun, but they can be addicting and damaging for your teens, when these apps are used in excess.
Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide.
Here are several ways to help our teens change their anxious thinking habits and lead them toward a healthier mindset.
Facing a mental illness is difficult, and as parents we want to take the burdens from our children. Rest in knowing that there is hope.
Four tips for parents on how to help a teenager with anxiety and depression. As your teen faces challenges, be prepared to help.
