Should My Child Have Social Media?
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes One night, when my daughter was 14, I dropped her off at a city park in downtown Chicago. It never occurred to me she could be in danger. The thought that someone...
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How To Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety or Depression
The change in my daughter’s voice was a jolt to my heart. Previously marked by joy and excitement, her voice was now void of emotion. She was struggling with more than sadness. She was experiencing...
View ArticleHow Remarriage Affects Kids
Sometimes remarried couples don’t realize how much remarriage affects kids. Author Cyndi Lamb Curry relates a story from her family. Because Mike and I were widowed, not divorced, we thought we’d found...
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Creating Security in Difficult Times
For so long now, it seems that we have faced daily anxiety or stress about the future. There is growing uncertainty about how effectively our children will build relationships. Sometimes, it’s...
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Helping Our Kids Grow and Keep a Positive Mindset
Twenty years ago, my children were young. But it feels like yesterday they were hitting major milestones and asking a million questions. All their milestones, questions, challenges, achievements, and...
View ArticleTruth From the Bible for Cutters: When Feelings for Self-Harm Are Strong
Mia grew angry when she found herself rejected by her stepdad and forced to live with her dad and his girlfriend’s son, a young man who had bullied her at school. After some months of counseling, Mia...
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Six Ways to Build Your Teen’s Identity
In many ways, American teens have never had it tougher. Perhaps a surprising statement, given the United States’ obvious affluence compared to the rest of the world. If you’re a parent today, you know...
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Who am I? — Your Child’s Identity
A healthy identity comes from understanding the truth about ourselves. Our deepest yearning is to understand where we came from and the purpose for which we were made. Sadly, many parents have no...
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The Vicious Truth About Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
“I thought marijuana was no big deal. … I felt I could stand out if I did crazy things.” That was before Kevin West put a bullet through his head — stoned on pot. The reality of drug use and addiction...
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What to do if Your Teenage Daughter is Having Sex
Table of ContentsSexually Active TeensWhat Does Being “Sexually Active” Mean?How to Talk with Your Daughter about Being “Sexually Active”Questions to Ask Your Sexually Active DaughterMy Teenager is...
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