Parent Response can be the Key to Redeeming a Teen’s Attitude
If your daughter is anything like most tween-age girls, she has a little bit of an attitude. A surge of hormones, low self-esteem, friend drama—it’s all a … Read More
If One Person is Blamed Everytime the Scapegoating Can Bring Harm
If you grew up in a household with what your parents labeled a “problem child”, or worse yet you were that “problem child”, you are familiar with … Read More
How to Gently Guide Your Girl Through Seasons of Sorrow
As adults, we understand the full circle of life. We rejoice in the knowledge that our forever home will be in heaven. But how do our children … Read More
When Easily Swiping to Reject Creeps into Her Friendships
In today’s age of smartphone technology, even toddlers know how to swipe a screen to make something disappear. Archiving text messages, closing out active apps, or even … Read More
Why Empathy for the Neurodiverse Matters in Her Relationships
God’s children are a unique, diverse tapestry who bear His Image on the earth. Some of our differences are harder to recognize than others. With the rate … Read More
How to Respond When Her Words Don’t Match the Heart Issue
Every parent, even one from a faith-filled, and well-functioning family unit, will hear the hurtful words of a frustrated child. “I hate you” and “I wish I … Read More
How to be a Kind Detective of Your Girl’s Heart
Connected parents understand that their best approach to ongoing, open conversations with their girls is to adopt the persona of the “kind detective”—“kind” being the operative word … Read More
Caring for the Friend in Need is Caring for the Heart of God
During your girl’s school and extra-curricular activities, she is often guided to “find a friend” or a “buddy”. Whether it is picking a kickball team or singing … Read More
Those Who Seek the Lord with an Earnest Heart Find Godliness
“I’m sorry, okay. Geez, what else do you want from me?” Heard this lately from your girl? Whether she says it to you or a sibling, the … Read More
When She Asks for Time With You, Give Her Your All
“Would it be okay for us to have some time together this week?” When your girl utters these words, no doubt your heart leaps for joy. Whether … Read More
If God Rested on the Seventh Day, Your Girl For Sure Needs a Break
“I’m just so poured out. I’ve got nothing left!” If your girl ever says these words, pay attention. Her heart aches for deep Sabbath rest! Rest and … Read More
Godly Compassion is Empathy in Action
Merriam Webster defines compassion as “a sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” Compassion motivates people to go out of their way … Read More