Making Road Trips with Your Children Easy and Fun
Planning your next vacation, but daunted by the thought of toting your tots around? Here are some ways you can make the trip less frightening and more fun-filled. 1. Start a conversation Few things help the time pass more quickly than a good family chat. For the older kids especially, these open-ended questions can be […]
When You Don’t Know How to Communicate with Your Teenager
Is parenting your teenager intimidating? Heartbreak, rebellion, hormones, and other issues can make the parent-child relationship difficult. However, communicating with your teenager during these times is crucial. Here are some ways you can make that process smoother. 1. Listen Effective listening means more than just understanding their words. Good communication involves listening with your heart, […]
How To Parent Your Child From A United Front
As parents, you and your partner have an (often underrated) ability to set the tone for your home and your family. When you prioritize being active, your children learn that being active and healthy is important. When you live out your faith in day-to-day life, they learn that their faith is more than a Sunday […]
Discussing Healthy Dating with Your Teen
The teenage years often bring your child’s first relationship. It is better to address healthy dating with your child sooner rather than later. 1. Why talk with them? Although many may brush off teenage relationships as “puppy love,” your teens feel the effects of them strongly. Statistics also show that nearly 1.5 million high schoolers […]