Overcoming: Unforgiveness

January 18th, 2012

The number one thing I see people bring into the new year year – and it’s usually not on any resolution list – is the whole thing of unforgiveness, of others or maybe even of yourself.

How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

January 11th, 2012

What’s your strategy for keeping your New Year’s “Intention”?

Just a String of Bad Days or Depression?

January 7th, 2012

If you believe you are suffering from depression, take our depression survey, and know there is hope. I know because I’ve been through the valley myself.

Parenting: Immersion Into the Divine

December 29th, 2011

As your teen moves from dependence on you to independence, you want to direct him or her to voluntarily choose both independence from you and dependence on God.

Should You Have ‘The God Talk’ With Your Teen?

December 21st, 2011

Some parents find it just too hard to have The God Talk with their kids, so they leave it up to ministers and youth pastors. Your kids need to hear about God from you.

Watch for Signs of Depression in Your Teen

December 14th, 2011

Teens can get depressed without being depressed. But even getting depressed is a challenge in their lives where you can offer guidance and support.

Bumpy Ride: When the Wheels of Adolescence Veer Off Track

December 10th, 2011

Be alert; be wise; be real as you consider what these behaviors may may or may not mean to your teen.

Is Your Teen a Worrier?

December 1st, 2011

Overly anxious teens can be taught skills to combat persistent negative thoughts and coping strategies for mitigating worry and fear.

This is Your Body on Adolescence

November 25th, 2011

While you may become focused on the physical changes you can see in your teenager, don’t forget there’s a lot going on “upstairs” as well.

Know Yourself, Know Your Teenager

November 16th, 2011

I encourage you to make sure you hang onto your identity as a parent so you allow your teenager to retain his or her identity as a child for a few more years.