Teenagers
Teenagers are at a crossroads in life, the vulnerable space between childhood and adulthood. Raising teenagers to be kind, wise, and motivated people is a daunting task, but one that loving parents take on with gusto. Sharing stories about teenagers is a great way to learn from others' experiences, and share your own insights on this important process.
She Realized Her Kids Needed a Mom More than a Coach
She encouraged her daughters to become track stars, but was she imposing her own dreams on them?
Is the Point of Faith Getting God to Do Stuff For Us?
Yes, faith can move mountains, but often God hands you a shovel first.
How to Pray for Kids Going to College
When a teen leaves for a first year in college, prayer finds a new focus.
The Best Life Advice from Mom
Be excellent, stand tall and have faith—Shawnelle Eliasen's five boys share the best piece of advice they each received from their mom.
How Her Sons Taught Her To Embrace Change
Accepting that her five sons were growing up was hard for this mom. Her kids helped her let go with grace.
Praise God, No Matter What
Whether we are stressed, worried or overwhelmed, God asks us to love Him in the moment.
How to Choose Peace Instead of Anger
A mom, in a heated moment, slows down and prays over a situation with her teenage son.
Al Roker on the Joys of Fatherhood
The Today show weatherman and co-host discusses the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.
Teaching Honesty to a Teen
A parent enlists God’s help in teaching her teenage daughter to do the right thing.
She Learned to Focus on Her Daughter, Not Sports
Her daughter, Kennedi, is a talented track athlete, but Tonya May Avent came to realize her focus on Kennedi's athletic success was misplaced.
Keeping Kids Clean: Advice for Parents
An expert from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation offers tips on how parents can help keep their children happy, healthy—and safe.
How She Let Go of Worrying About Her Daughter
Her daughter left on a service trip to Guatemala. Could prayer help this mom manage her anxiety?
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The people I'm most impressed by are not the ones who appear to float through life, but those whose weaknesses and failures are exposed in all sorts of undignified ways and yet they emerge stronger as a result.
