by Nancy Parker Brummett Some friends and my husband and I made our way to a much-anticipated Michael Card concert and found seats in the packed auditorium with a good view of the stage. But we should have paid more attention to who was seated nearby. The two teenage girls…
by Jeff Johnston Many were surprised when Bruce Jenner started appearing in public with long hair, wearing a dress and then announced his decision to “transition into a woman.” Jenner was an Olympic Decathlon gold medalist, a hero and role model for many in the ’70’s and ’80’s. Yet, now…
On our 5-part radio series, “Responsible Kids…From ‘How?’ to ‘Wow!’” we mentioned: “A Teenager’s Ten Commandments to Parents” from Kevin Leman’s book, “Adolescence Isn’t Terminal“ Please don’t give me everything I say I want. Saying no shows me you care. I appreciate guidelines. Don’t treat me as if I were a little…
Shortly after becoming a single parent, I noticed that my daily life had changed, and peace was far from my home. There were days that I struggled just to make it through; I was exhausted. So I cried out to God for help, and the answer was clear. I needed…
by Joe White, Larry Weeden Is your teen on the track to a meaningful future? Are you finding out what a joy it can be to help make the most of how God has wired him or her? Many of us want to help our teens dream big, fulfilling, God-honouring…
Your child has been increasingly trying to avoid of social occasions, constantly coming up with reasons to stay home, and you are getting worried. Look out for these signs as your child could very well be getting harassed: • Injuries — unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches • Torn, damaged or missing clothing…
When I was a classroom teacher, it wasn’t hard to tell which kids were getting too much outside help from their parents. A project and poster would look like a graphics team had created it, or a homework paper would be perfect, but the student would fail the test on…
Fathers are just as essential to healthy child development as mothers. Psychology Today explained, “Fatherhood turns out to be a complex and unique phenomenon with huge consequences for the emotional and intellectual growth of children.”1 Erik Erikson, a pioneer in the world of child psychology, asserts that a father’s love…
