It is 20 minutes before the bell rings, and you are rushing out the door or at least trying to. You call out to your teenager to hurry, grab the toaster pastry from the toaster and get in the car. Meanwhile, you are putting the finishing touches on your own appearance praying that there are no red lights on the way to school. Sound familiar? Here are some tips to help your morning go...
It's that time of year again. You see it at the mall; hear the ads on the radio, and even in the whining of every student. It is "Back to School" season! Whether you are a parent that welcomes the return of normalcy, or one that hates to see the summer end here are 7 mistakes to avoid having a poor academic year.
1. A negative attitude
Yes, academics today are tougher than when you...
As a parent, are you apprehensive to discuss sexuality with your teenager? Many teenagers want to be able to discuss sexuality with their parents, but may be afraid to because of the consequence or feel like their parents will not listen, become suspicious. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when discussing sexuality with your teenager:
1. Avoidance
Parents that are apprehensive to...
While there is speculation as to whether or not we are in a recession, there is no doubt that as a country we are facing difficult financial times. While some may be pessimistic about the current financial difficulty, times such as these can be prime opportunity to educate your teenager about money. With historic foreclosure rates, recurring job losses, and volatile stock market conditions,...
Are you looking for an affordable, yet effective way to reach your community? One that will be an encouragement to your members, as well as a meaningful way to share God's love with your local community? Here are 7 ways a Christian comedian can help your church provide both encouragement and outreach within your community:
1. Comedy benefits every one, not just Christians
If there is one...
Q: Recently, I lost my job where I was employed for the past 12 years. It was unexpected, and we do not have a lot of savings. I am concerned about my teenage son and daughter. We live in what I guess you could call a typical "suburban" area where most families earn between $50,000 to $95,000 income. We have a nice house, both parents work, and my children enjoy a "nicer than most"...
Teenagers and money - two words that are mutually exclusive. The former often requests and requires the latter. As a parent during these shifting financial times, what can you tell your teenager about money? Besides the fact that it does not grow on trees? As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be responsible adults and financially successful ones. Here are 7 financial...
As a parent, do you feel like technology has taken over your teenager's world? Does your teenager spend what seems like hours texting or literally hours on the computer? Or do you sometimes feel a sense of distance in your relationship with your teenager because technology? Here are 7 tips for parents of the wired generation:
1. Be aware
Do you know what an ipod is? What do you know...
Q. My teenage son is becoming interested in drinking. Although he tries to hide it, it is evident that his drinking has started. As a parent, is it a good idea to allow our teenager to drink at home? This way we can keep an eye on him, making sure he does not drink and drive. In addition, it seems like a safer way to educate him about the effect of alcohol abuse. However, we are also...
If there is one area of the family cycle that provides an optimal opportunity for forgiveness, it would be the teenage years. Often filled with times of conflict and frustration, the teenage years can be a great time to exercise forgiveness. As a parent, you can provide the best education of forgiveness both as a teacher and example.
Many teenagers have a false misunderstanding of what...
