Category Archives: Parenting teens

Dealing with the manipulative child

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

This is a Monday parenting moment (a little early).  Dennis and Barb Rainey wrote a helpful piece about dealing with “your teen and sneaky deceit.” The scene they described will sound painfully familiar to many parents. But it will only … Continue reading →

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A helpful guide for parents

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

The description of love in I Corinthians 13:4-8 provides a helpful guide for parents. Think about it this way: God is love, therefore, to be godly is to live out the qualities of love. Conversely, if you exchanged the word … Continue reading →

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A potential weakness in homeschooling

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

  Some parents do a good job with homeschooling. Others need more guidance and accountability.  We used all three approaches to education at one point or another (home, private and public). I am very glad that we have the freedom … Continue reading →

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When confronting others

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

  Loving confrontation is sometimes necessary in genuine relationships. We participate in deception when we allow people to believe they’re on good terms with us despite their violations of the relationship. Confrontation is simply a matter of integrity for those who won’t … Continue reading →

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Don’t be gullible parents

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

______ “Some parents are much too gullible. Either they do not want to know that their child is up to troublesome activities, or they genuinely cannot tell when they are being lied to. If you are one of those ‘too … Continue reading →

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Fathers who actively lead — where it matters most

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

  I often encounter parents who are confused about their roles and unsure of how they should approach discipline. In this article, I am addressing a need for more active commitment from fathers. Perhaps you don’t think of yourself as … Continue reading →

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Does your child control you?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

  How can you avoid being manipulated by a child who wants to control you? I understand that children change our lives and we must be lovingly devoted to their upbringing. Children are not a burden or an annoyance (even … Continue reading →

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6 resources for parents

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

________________________ One thing our Children must have One thing a parent must not say Five Idols of Parenting Parenting Teens Changing Hearts or Regulating Behavior? Don’t Raise a Narcissist  Steve Cornell

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A generation of deluded narcissists

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Are we raising a generation of deluded narcissists? This question is being raised in view of a study showing that, “college students are more likely than ever to call themselves gifted and driven to succeed, even though their test scores and … Continue reading →

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4 links to see

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Photos of Earth at Night Rebecca Roth (Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA) reports that these are some of the most detailed nighttime Earth photos. How to Guard Sabbath for Your Children  ”…the greatest challenge presenting itself in the office of the high school … Continue reading →

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