by Tracy Crump My husband, Stan, was just 7 months old when his dad died, and his mother never remarried. I have often wondered, How did Stan learn to be such a good father to our two sons? While a mother’s love is invaluable, boys need men to teach them to be…
How do you set effective boundaries that build character and establish a proper relationship with your teen? by Tiffany Stuart Teens spell boundaries: R-U-L-E-S. They’d prefer to jump over them into adulthood. But that’s not reality. Even today’s reality TV shows have rules and restrictions. The Voice of Ireland provides wanna-be…
I receive numerous calls and emailed pleas for help from parents of struggling teens every day. I’d like to share a few excerpts from the messages I received in my email inbox today: Well . . . on Christmas Eve, I kicked my daughter out of my house (she is…
Written by Bridgette Booth A child’s repeated misbehaviour can be frustrating to parents, but Ali Dent found a way to turn her child’s wrongdoing into positive learning experiences. First, Ali measures her children’s view of right and wrong. If her son Jonathan takes something from his brother, she pulls Jonathan…
Ever struggled to engage your child in meaningful conversation? The dinner table is an excellent place to start! These topics can keep the communication lines open and allow you a glimpse into your child’s heart and mind. What are the most important elements to include in a sincere apology? If…
by Dawn Michelle Michals His birth name was Joseph, yet the disciples nicknamed him Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement (Acts 4:36). He traveled alongside the Apostle Paul during his first missionary journey, which proved to be a driving force of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. Without Barnabas, would Paul and…
Written by Candy Arrington Pray for boldness My son confided that he had an inordinate fear of being incapacitated by illness or injury. He also feared home invasion when his dad was working in another state. He had these fears until he realized God could protect him and help him…
Written by Dr. Julianna Slattery What do I say if my teen asks, “What is outercourse? Is it sex?” The first thing for any parent to do in this situation is take a deep breath. Push away those images of your once six-year-old playing with LEGOS® or Sylvanian Families,® and…
Before she was a teenager, Chloe* had a mobile phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with satellite TV and a computer with high-speed Internet access. By the time she was a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much…
“Mum, it took me forever to get to work, and I didn’t get to stop for dinner. You know how awful I feel when I don’t eat, and I don’t have any breaks to go out and get something. Can you pick up a sandwich and drop it in to…
