Parenting Teens Archives

Here’s How to Love a Teen

Parents are called to create an environment of love for their kids – even when they’re teens! But how the heck do you pull it off?

The Teen Brain and What to Do About It

Teen brains are still undeveloped so our parenting strategies need to take that into account as we lead our teenagers.

Two Fundamental Principles for Parenting Teens

Learn how our resources at pursueGOD.org can help you talk to your teen in a meaningful way.

The Failing “Power Tools” of Parenting

Paul Tripp teaches that parents often try to force change on their kids but only God has the power to change their hearts.

Helping Kids Set Boundaries

Boundaries in parenting are all about transferring ownership where your kids grow and learn how to function as an independent person.

Helping Your Kids Deal with Weird Sexual Thoughts

Your students’ hormones are raging, and that can drive them crazy. The world encourages them to explore their feelings; the Bible says to take those feelings captive.

Parenting Principle #3: Affirm Your Kids

Every kid – even the most challenging ones – need and deserve affirmation.

Parenting Principle #2: Discipline With Love

The Bible says that if you love your kids, you will lovingly discipline them.

Parenting Principle #1: Put God First

If you want to lead your kids to the promised land, follow the timeless advice of Moses to parents and grandparents. The first principle is simple: put God first.

Helping Teens with Depression

Studies show that almost a third of teenagers will battle depression at some point during adolescence. We need to be equipped to recognize the signs of depression and how we can help.

How to Pray for Your Family

God has a great plan for our kids, and prayer is a big part of seeing it happen.

Simply Encourage On The Car Ride Home

What does the car ride home from the game look like in your family? Fight the temptation of being critical about the game and find ways to simply encourage.

When Your Kids Get Rejected By Friends

When your kid is heartbroken over friend drama it can be hard to know how to react as parents. Keep these tips in mind so you’re ready for it!

Tips for Giving Constructive Criticism to Your Teens

Parents often find it challenging to provide feedback to their teens without sounding critical. Is there a right way to do it?

Test Your Co-Dependency in Parenting

Co-dependency is the excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner or even our kids.

Boundaries With Teens

John Townsend says that parents (and their boundaries) are like guard rails helping to keep their teenagers on the right path.

Avoid the Romeo and Juliet Situation

Parenting teens who want to date can get dicey.

Does the Bible Promise My Kids Will Be Perfect?

Parenting would be easy if the Bible had an instruction manual that guaranteed perfect kids. But, that’s just not how it works.

Why Talk as a Family?

Talking as a family creates connection and opportunities to talk about topics that really matter in the lives of your teens.

Keeping Your Kids Safe On Their Phones

The stats tell us that we need to protect our kids from the dangers that come with unfettered phone use.

The 4 P’s of Biblical Sex

Sex is about pleasure, procreation, protection and a proclamation. Teach your kids all of the P’s so they have the right picture of what sex is and what it isn’t.

Parenting in a Sexualized Culture

Sexual purity starts with the right mindset. It isn’t about working hard to be pure but rather pursuing purity through a vibrant relationship with Jesus.

Count the Cost of Competitive Sports

As parents, we all want our kids to be the best they can be so getting them into competitive sports seems like the right idea. But there are some costs to consider before making that decision.

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

You’re a Christian parent. Should you let your kids go trick or treating like everyone else?

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