Mindset
Feeling Grateful During the Storm
A community roundup of ideas for feeling grateful in the storms of life
March 22, 2021
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Mindset
March 18, 2021
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Mindset
Gratitude Doesn’t Diminish our Trials
How to be grateful without diminishing the suffering of others
March 18, 2021
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Dating
5 teenage dating rules to keep teens of faith safe in the 21st Century
Parents often don’t think they need to think about teenage dating rules until it happens. But as with most instances, if you don’t decide in advance, you might make a stressed out making last minute decisions.
February 5, 2021
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Other
Superiority and Comparison in Teens
One little tip that I encourage my kids as well as myself is that if you start to feel a little bit of insecurity or competition when you see somebody posting something that makes you feel inferior, leave a positive comment, an action that may be “fake it til you make it” but I believe it starts to retrain the brain to feel less inferior. TRY IT!!
October 30, 2020
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Teen confidence
Admit Mistakes
It’s hard for any of us to admit when we are wrong. We can guide our kids with these 5 steps, and teach them while young that it’s a part of life, and the sooner we realize that, the better.
October 29, 2020
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Connecting with your teens
Is TikTok Safe?
The TikTok app is another social media platform that is hot on the scene and a lot of parents want to know, is TikTok safe? I wanted to share my experience with my teens and offer my best tips. What
March 14, 2020
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social media
Teens and Social Media
Teens and Social Media are always a hot topic! Here are some best practices on how to help teens navigate social media appropriately.
March 12, 2020
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Communication
Talking to your Teen about Sex
Talking to your Teen about Sex is no longer just once, it should be an ongoing discussion with 1,000 1 minute conversations throughout child and teen years.
February 28, 2020
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Other
Setting Boundaries
Helping our teens with Setting boundaries about what they are ok with in a dating relationship is important. Continue reading for abuse prevention tips and conversation starters.
February 15, 2020
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Dating
#93 Ruby Franke of 8 Passengers on Teens & Dating
Many parents are either fearful of their teens dating or wishing they’d get out and be social. We discussed this very topic all week in our Instagram Community, and I’m delighted to have Ruby Franke from 8 Passengers on the podcast today sharing some gems!
February 5, 2020
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Communication
Teens and Eating Disorders
If you are concerned about Teens and Eating Disorders, we want to help. Listen to this podcast episode, read the transcript, or at the list print off the free resources shared below. I interviewed Laura from Remarkable Now about her 15 year eating disorder, and her insights are recorded here.
January 24, 2020
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Connecting with your teens
We Were All Teenagers Once
Yes, raising teens can be gut wrenching, isolating, stressful, even overwhelming at times. But if we simply brace for impact during the teen years it will be very scary for all of us! We will miss out on gems if we are just watching for the problems. Self-fulfilling prophecy again!
January 1, 2020
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