When Boundaries Hinder Bonding By Jonathan McKee

Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels Rules are important, but connecting with your teen is essential. “My 17-year-old daughter never wants to talk with me.” The middle-aged mom at my parenting workshop dabbed at her eyes with a tissue as she described the parent-child relationship she had with her oldest daughter. “I don’t know what … Continue reading When Boundaries Hinder Bonding By Jonathan McKee

12 Red Flags to Share with Your Dating-Age Son Written by Lori Wildenberg

Photo by vjapratama from Pexels “I hope she doesn’t break his heart.” A mom, in particular, is naturally concerned about her son when he begins dating. She wants to protect him from any pain. A dad tends to worry a little more about his daughter. He just wants to protect her from the boys!  We parents … Continue reading 12 Red Flags to Share with Your Dating-Age Son Written by Lori Wildenberg

Help Your Teen Daughter Get Smart About Dating by Daniel Anderson

Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom from Pexels PREPARING YOUR DAUGHTER FOR FUTURE HAPPINESS It is our job as parents to help our daughters make smart choices about whom to date and to teach them how to identify the difference between the thrill of attraction and the stability of attachment. The ideal time for discussing these issues … Continue reading Help Your Teen Daughter Get Smart About Dating by Daniel Anderson

How to Connect With Young Teens By Tim Shoemaker

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Connecting with young teens can be challenging but time spent with them will be rewarding for both parents and kids Take Time to Engage Ever wonder how to connect with young teens? My wife and I connected with our kids at a local stock car race. During the opening … Continue reading How to Connect With Young Teens By Tim Shoemaker

Raising Teenage Boys, Technology and Hearing Truth

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VBJfKchBpYgzVF5nFrZkn (Recorded Fall 2019) In this Interview, Bobby and Joe sit down with Jonathan McKee and discuss raising teenage boys, technology and hearing the truth. For more information about Jonathan and his ministry go to thesource4parents.com Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile … Continue reading Raising Teenage Boys, Technology and Hearing Truth

Tween and Teen Development By Dr. Meg Meeker

Photo by Dương Nhân from Pexels https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/tween-and-teen-development/ Tweens and teens experience many physical and emotional changes that can be confusing for parents. Dr. Meg Meeker explains those changes and offers tips for parents to respond effectively so their sons and daughters can thrive during their teenage years. One of the most frequent concerns parents talk … Continue reading Tween and Teen Development By Dr. Meg Meeker

Helping Your Teen Deal With Anxiety

By Jeannie Cunnion When the internal and external voices whisper the lies You're insignificant, You're not enough and You don't measure up, we want our children to know, deep in their souls, that the only One who gets to define them is the One who created them and calls them beloved. I recently overheard two … Continue reading Helping Your Teen Deal With Anxiety