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• Who is That Stranger in My House?
• Parents who take the time to learn about the changes that take place during adolescence have a better handle on guiding their kids through this critical time of life.
• What Was My Kid Thinking?
• "What was my kid thinking?" is a common question most parents have asked about their teen's actions. Here's a look at what's going on in the teen brain during adolescence that partially explains puzzling behavior.
• Improving Communication with Your Teenager
• Are you looking for ways to improve communication with your teenager? Here are 5 tips.
• Blocks to Successful Communication in Marriage
• Learn about the bad habits that prevent good communication in marriage and how we can develop greater intimacy with our spouses.
• Kids Need Parents Who Are Leaders
• I’m afraid too many parents have indulged and enabled their children to such an extent that they have helped create irresponsible and even narcissistic kids.
• Confession is Good for the Soul - and the Family
• Being honest with your kids—and yourself—is often the best way to influence your kids to make better choices.
• Tips for Helping Kids Survive Tragedy
• Whether the “crisis” is real or perceived, kids have a way of processing pain and trauma that is often quite different than adults.
• The Transforming Power of Forgiveness
• As humans, it’s hard to comprehend God’s complete forgiveness of our sins, but accepting His grace sets us free forever.
• Who We Are - Building a Stong Family Identity
• A strong family identity helps children develop a strong and healthy self-identity. Knowing what makes their family unique—traditions, values, ways of relating to one another—gives children a starting point for discovering their own place in the world.
• 20 Rules for Parents of Adolescents
• Your adolescent isn’t the only one who needs a few rules to guide them! Here are our 20 rules for parents of teenagers.