Helping kids who procrastinate on school work
What’s really behind all the dilly-dallying and delaying? Is procrastination simply laziness or lack of self-discipli...
What’s really behind all the dilly-dallying and delaying? Is procrastination simply laziness or lack of self-discipli...
I have learned to take great comfort in the assurance that God is the first parent . . . he understands my pain and t...
When our child is hurting, we hurt too. If you're distracted by worry, or wondering if you'll ever find joy again, he...
If you know someone struggling with cutting or other forms of self-injury, there are ways to break this dangerous cycle.
If your teen says she is depressed, she hates her life or there is no point to living, take her words seriously.
As a parent going about daily life, you might be watching your son or daughter and wondering: Is my teen OK?
How a mom who was grieving her son's suicide helped her other children, and her son's friends, process their grief.
When your child is struggling - with addiction, health issues, rebellion or any number of issues - here's how to help...
Find help and hope in solid information and in the stories of those who have fought this battle and won.
Here's how to approach your child and get them to take a second look at their choices.
Worried about your teen's behaviour? Learn to recognize the signs of a drug problem.
Many parents want quality time with their teens. It's all about being fully present when you're with them.
Bringing out the best in your strong-willed child begins by discovering their motivations and what they need from you...
As a child matures, old fears are overcome, and new fears arise to take their place. Interestingly, children of simil...
The first thing you need to remember is to think before you react. We suggest you take some time to cool off and then...
How can you promote healing? While you can’t guard your teen from a broken heart, you can help her move from rejectio...
To preserve a healthy sense of self and self-esteem, kids need to learn how to "talk back" to their negative thoughts...
As parents, we want a strong relational bond with our teens. But sometimes, despite our good intentions, we can be do...
Now, when I teach about attachment, I tell families that every adopted child has experienced a disrupted attachment.
Pondering these questions, and the wisdom behind them, has profoundly changed the way I relate to my teen. If you’ve ...
As you mature in the discipline of prayer, the Holy Spirit will show you which prayers are most important for you and...
Traditions are a valuable way to strengthen families and create lasting memories. We’ve have over 100 ideas to help y...
The first piece of advice we have to offer you is as simple and straightforward as it can be: back off and relax.
If you sense that passive-aggressive behaviour is becoming a habit in your child, it’s wise to begin tackling this is...