Teens

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  Giving Your Kid a Smart Device for Christmas? Do These 5 Things Now If you’re thinking about getting your kid a smartphone this Christmas - or anytime - here are five things you should consider... Sean Clifford Dec 06, 2023
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  10 Legacies Fathers Can—and Should—Pass Down to Their Sons On the hit show “This is Us,” legacy is a big theme. It’s not mentioned directly, but many of the characters are dealing with it. If you aren't familiar with the show, Jack Pearson dies in a house fire,... Brent Rinehart Dec 04, 2023
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  Tweens and Texting: Give Them Privacy or Check Their Phones? “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not... Meg Bucher Nov 29, 2023
• 9 Things Adult Daughters Want Their Moms to Know “And Mom, for my eighteenth birthday...”The rest of my daughter’s sentence sounded like an adult in a Charlie Brown special. Anna spoke clearly enough, but I focused on the impending reality of those last... Gaye Clark and Anna Clark Wiggins Nov 27, 2023
• 9 Ways to Protect Your Kids from Things That Secular Culture Sneaks In Many of us are used to walking in a world that seems to go against Christian values in so many ways. Popular music flaunts promiscuity and alcohol abuse like it’s a perfectly acceptable way of life.Violent... Jessica Brodie Nov 22, 2023
• 25 Things I Want My Teen to Know about Christmas 1. In our house, Christmas is about Jesus. That first. The rest follows. 2. The stuff goes away. Relationships do not. Debbie Holloway Nov 20, 2023
• I Used to Be My Kid's Favorite Person—What Happened? 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 kid's favorite person anymore. Jessica Van Roekel Nov 15, 2023
• 10 Reasons I’m Thankful to Be a Mom There are days parenting can be frustrating. And I’ve had those moments when I’ve wanted to pull my hair out. But I am so thankful to be a mom. Cindi McMenamin Nov 13, 2023
• Prayers for the Wayward Teen So, grab a cup of coffee, and join me as we take our weary hearts before the Lord. Because, dear friend, prayer must be our first response as we earnestly seek guidance and wisdom while raising wayward... Alicia Searl Nov 08, 2023
• 7 Reasons Teens Need Present Parents Terrible twos. Turbulent Teens. We laughingly use these terms to describe different stages of growth in our kids. At the same time, they can also create a wedge of fear in our hearts. The twos, like the... Jessica Van Roekel Nov 07, 2023
• 5 Things Your Teenager Needs from You When my daughter became a teenager, I often felt overwhelmed and ill-prepared. She wrestled with problems I had no solutions for and experienced hurts I felt powerless to protect her from. Standing on the... Jennifer Slattery Nov 06, 2023
• 5 Things to Know Before Your Teen Goes to a Friend's House They are braver than you know. They are capable of doing hard things. Yes, they most certainly will make choices that break your heart. But choose to extend grace and forgiveness. Give them space to mess up... Alicia Searl Nov 01, 2023