Do you ever find yourself wondering how you are doing with with your teen(s)? Maybe you are unsure how to even assess things. Well, if you see any of these indicators in your relationship, it's a good
This is not a post about regret or blame. Let's be clear up front. It's about encouraging fathers to seize the day and share your knowledge, wisdom, experience - share your self - with your teens while
We've all heard the term "helicopter parent." The parent who feels compelled to follow around with constant monitoring of their child or teen, ensuring everything goes as planned. So let me ask you this: have you
Of all the lessons we can learn from the Father of the Prodigal, this one may be the hardest: He is willing to allow his son the freedom to make his own choices and mistakes, thereby
Several weeks ago, I posted an article on five lessons we can learn from the Father of the Prodigal. At that time, I promised you five follow-up posts to explore each lesson. Sorry it has taken me
Many of the adolescents who come to see me for counseling have something in common: their parents or other adult authorities are concerned they are not showing strong personal responsibility in their lives. Some are dabbling in
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So, you're already very aware of how important it is to oversee and guide your teen's digital world - especially regarding his or her smart phone. What you want to know is: how far should you go
One of my very favorite stories in all of Scripture is the story Jesus told about a wayward young man we frequently call "The Prodigal Son" and his family. I love this story so much because it
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