Teens In Crisis
Seasons of Change
We have said goodbye to winter and hello to spring. With that, it has also brought seasons of change in my personal life as well. During one of those seasons, I broke my toe, hurt a rib, and was congratulated for getting the flu. All at the same time! No fun. If that…
Read MoreI Want My Life Back!
As I was decorating for the fall, I was reminded of the countless times in the past I was consumed by the many crises of my teen. Those crises preoccupied my life to the point that finding joy in a new season or celebrating a holiday became non-existent. Having a teen or young…
Read MoreThe Power of God that Leads to Repentance
As parents of prodigals (teens and young adults), we often wonder when things get bad, if God is truly powerful to save our children. We look at their issues and think to ourselves that they are just extraordinarily too big for us to handle or control. We also begin to doubt in our…
Read MoreSurviving the Storms of Crisis
The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey was a devastating blow to the state of Texas. Although the warnings were there ahead of time, what couldn’t be predicted was the amount of destruction it would cause. The families in Texas feel lost, depressed, discouraged, and unsure of the future. For some, it left catastrophic effects and major…
Read MoreIt’s a Scary World For Our Teens, and Us Too
Today, we are seeing a rise in violence and harm towards our children, pre-teens and teens. Whether it is gun violence, physical/sexual assault, or self-inflicted harm, the younger generation is broken and hurting like never before. In our country, there is an increased devaluation of human life. The sex-trade and human trafficking has…
Read MoreIs Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship?
She was 16, pregnant, and involved in a relationship with someone in their twenties. When asked why she would be with a man who obviously didn’t care about her, all she could say was, “I could never leave him. I love him. Yes, he has hit me. But I’m okay with that.” The young man…
Read MoreGrooming: Could Your Hurting Teen Be Another Elizabeth Thomas?
Every other day, I have been tracking the news story of Elizabeth Thomas, the young teen who was kidnapped by her teacher Tad Cummins from Tennessee. Parents across the country are shocked that this could have happened. The term “grooming” is a word often used when an adult figure manipulates, deceives, and earns the trust…
Read MoreYou’re Fired!
How many times do you think you should have been fired from your job as a parent? Your teen is out of control, getting in trouble or having a meltdown. You step in to pull it back together but find yourself making things worse. Maybe you added to their problems. Maybe you gave the wrong…
Read MoreHave the Waves of Crisis Pulled You Under?
Years ago I watched the movie called, “The Impossible”. It was based on the true story of a family engulfed in the waters of a large tsunami in Thailand. Confronted with unimaginable obstacles, the parents were desperate to find their children and each other. They would not give up no matter the cost. The physical,…
Read MoreWhen A Court-Appointed Program Is Not Helpful But A Nightmare
A while back I spoke with a young woman whose daughter was in a program appointed by the court. Her daughter would be staying in the program for about a year. This was really hard on the mom but if the program was going to help her daughter, then she would do her best to…
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