Parenting
When Parents Feel Hopeless at Easter
Yes, holidays are tough. While everyone is happy around you and enjoying their families, you are struggling to just get through the day. But there is hope. Our Heavenly Father has not abandoned you or your child in crisis. He is faithful. He is our hope in our time of crisis. This is a great…
Read MoreThe Hurting Teen and Influence of Music
He was 16 at the time and he was sending songs to my daughter to get her opinion of what she thought. My daughter knows my love of many genres of music and eagerly shared with me to get my opinion as well. Most parents when hearing a song for the first time think to…
Read MoreThe Fledgling
In the last six months in our family, we have been working hard towards independence for our youngest daughter who will be 17 in the summer. Now as a parent, I had been through the bottomless pits of self-harm, suicidal tendencies, depression, self-loathing, identity issues and more with my teen. The last thing I wanted…
Read MoreChildren Producing Porn
My heart is broken. I received information in my email this morning and would encourage you to pray, to pray for our children. There are many parents out there who do not know that their children are producing porn, right from within their own home. I would encourage you to read the whole article in…
Read MoreYou 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 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…
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