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Parenting •   Grief and loss

Wrestling with your emotions when your child is hurting

I have learned to take great comfort in the assurance that God is the first parent . . . he understands my pain and t...

Parenting •   Well-being

Caring for yourself when your child is in crisis

When our child is hurting, we hurt too. If you're distracted by worry, or wondering if you'll ever find joy again, he...

Parenting •   Self-harm

A window into a cutter's world

If you know someone struggling with cutting or other forms of self-injury, there are ways to break this dangerous cycle.

Life Challenges •   Anxiety

Teens and suicide

If your teen says she is depressed, she hates her life or there is no point to living, take her words seriously.

Life Challenges •   Anxiety

Teens and depression

As a parent going about daily life, you might be watching your son or daughter and wondering: Is my teen OK?

Life Challenges •   Grief and loss

Finding purpose after a teen's suicide

How a mom who was grieving her son's suicide helped her other children, and her son's friends, process their grief.

Marriage •   Rebellion

How to draw together during tough times

When your child is struggling - with addiction, health issues, rebellion or any number of issues - here's how to help...

Life Challenges •   Eating disorders

The truth about eating disorders

Find help and hope in solid information and in the stories of those who have fought this battle and won.

Parenting •   Drug addiction

Q&A: Helping an adult child caught up in the opioid epidemic

Here's how to approach your child and get them to take a second look at their choices.

Parenting •   Addiction

Q&A: Recognizing the four stages of drug addiction

Worried about your teen's behaviour? Learn to recognize the signs of a drug problem.

Parenting •   Communication

Your teens need you, not more screen time

Many parents want quality time with their teens. It's all about being fully present when you're with them.

Parenting •   Gender identity

Talking to your children about transgender issues

It’s tough enough for adults to understand this subject. So when our children encounter this confusing issue, what do...

Parenting •   Discipline

What sets them off? Understanding your strong-willed child

Bringing out the best in your strong-willed child begins by discovering their motivations and what they need from you...

Parenting •   Stress

Fear and anxiety in children: What's normal, and what's not

As a child matures, old fears are overcome, and new fears arise to take their place. Interestingly, children of simil...

Parenting •   Sex education

Q&A: When your teen is sexually active

The first thing you need to remember is to think before you react. We suggest you take some time to cool off and then...

Parenting •   Kids dating / premarital sex

Dos and don'ts of helping a teen after a breakup

How can you promote healing? While you can’t guard your teen from a broken heart, you can help her move from rejectio...

Parenting •   Depression

Four lies that fuel anxiety and depression in teens

To preserve a healthy sense of self and self-esteem, kids need to learn how to "talk back" to their negative thoughts...

Parenting •   Conflict

Parent-teen relationship destroyers

As parents, we want a strong relational bond with our teens. But sometimes, despite our good intentions, we can be do...

Parenting •   Communication

Deeper conversations with your teen: The questions you need to ask

Pondering these questions, and the wisdom behind them, has profoundly changed the way I relate to my teen. If you’ve ...

Parenting •   Adoption

Attachment: What adoptive families need to know

Now, when I teach about attachment, I tell families that every adopted child has experienced a disrupted attachment.

Parenting •   Traditions / family of origin

100+ fun family traditions

Traditions are a valuable way to strengthen families and create lasting memories. We’ve have over 100 ideas to help y...

Parenting •   Sex education

Responding well when your child's sexuality is not what you thought

What can parents do, then, to respond to their child who either identifies a struggle with their sexuality and attrac...

Parenting •   Sex education

Q&A: Talking to your teen about masturbation

The first piece of advice we have to offer you is as simple and straightforward as it can be: back off and relax.

Parenting •   Faith and parenting

Faith5: A simple routine that boosts faith formation in kids

Faith5 is a five-step nighttime ritual that’s being applauded across the U.S. for instilling a sense of security and ...

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