Six Conversations to Have with Your Teen about Sexuality

Six conversations to have with your teen about sexuality

Is there a more difficult hot-button topic for Christian teens today than issues of sexuality? Secular culture has their own version of “good news”:…


How do I talk to my kids about my past?

How do I talk to my kids about my past?

The first time I ever spoke into a microphone was at a ladies tea at my church, and I felt like a contestant on American Idol. This was what I was…


What I want my kids to know if they ever struggle with their mental health

What I want my kids to know if they ever struggle with their mental health

As parents, we want to ensure our kids are kind and will be a good friend to others. As Christian parents, we want them to know and love…


Parenting a Middle Schooler with Love

This morning, I sent my daughter off to middle school with a prayer and a kiss on her head. In the past 45 minutes, we laughed, hugged, fussed,…


Decide to Discipline: Tweens and Teens

The common advice given to parents with an older child is, “Pick your battles.” That is great advice, but what does it mean? Choosing battles with…


Decide to Discipline: Young Children

The most fundamental discipline takes place during a child’s younger, school age years. Hopefully your children have learned that their choices have…