You Are Not Alone!
This song is dedicated to every parent who is struggling with their teen in crisis. Tired, weary, lost, confused, depressed, frustrated, and so much more have been your daily companions. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes you may even feel like you can’t overcome your teen’s self-harming, suicidal tendencies, porn addiction or mental illness. The only…
Read MoreThe 4 Negative Parenting Responses with a Teen in Crisis – Are You One of These?
I have met a lot of parents with teens in crisis throughout the years and among them I found four common responses. When a situation arises and your teen is in crisis, which one of these negative parenting styles are you implementing into your life? The Denial Parent – Although you love your teen, you…
Read MoreWhy Teen Girls Should Avoid Drinking Soda
There are many reasons why soda is bad for kids. Now here’s another reason why it is bad for teenage girls. Important! Please read and share. Thanks Successful Parenting Today!
Read MoreThey Didn’t Quit Knocking
27 million people are modern-day slaves across the world. 1 million children are exploited by the sex trade every year. The sex trade is a $32 billion dollar industry. *Stats via the Polaris Project
Read MoreThe Growing Trend and Concern of Teen Girls in Relationships with Men
In the past several years I have noticed a shift with young girls and relationships. The common plot scene in movies are groups of pre-teen girls swooning and giggling as well as staring at the “forbidden to like” high school senior who happens to walk by them giving them his smile. Not anymore. Today,…
Read MoreGuest Post: A Healing Environment by Nathana Clay
Last week I was filling up the water cooler for youth group when one of our 16-year-old girls came into the kitchen. She leaned back against the counter, looked at the ground, and said “Danny and I broke up.” No small talk, just straight to the center of her hurting heart.
Read MoreFollow Through
Kat: “So what happened when you got in trouble with your parents for what you were doing?” Desi: “They told me that they were going to take me to the police station to have a talk with somebody.” Kat: “And did you?” Desi: “No, they probably forgot all about it. Besides, they never follow…
Read More50 Shades – What It Teaches to Young Teens
In the news of late is the huge publicity of the movie “50 Shades” which centers on the storyline of the controversial book. The movie, due to its graphic story plot and scenes, easily merits an “NC17” but was slated for an “R” rating. However, what is more concerning about this movie is the after-affect…
Read MoreTalking to parents about eating disorders and self-harm
Parents – Are you willing to listen when a child has something very heavy on their heart to tell you? Here is a great story to show you that a parent’s love knows no bounds and that being supportive can be a changing factor in the healing process for their child’s life.
Read MoreIs Glide Safe For Your Teen?
There is a new Phone Video App that is out called Glide. Teens are already getting hooked to this new app because it is the new wave of texting using video. You make a video using your phone app, then post it to your friend or group and they respond by making a video of…
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