One size does not fit all in parenting. What worked for your daughter might be a disaster for your son. What worked for your oldest might set… Read more “Parenting Skill: Trying different approaches as your child grows”
Sick as Our Secrets
There’s an old but still popular saying: We are as sick as our secrets. This is true the vast majority of the time. A 16 year old… Read more “Sick as Our Secrets”
Resisting Polarization
Be extreme! While extremity is good advice in some circumstances and in right ways, extremity is catastrophic if constant and universal. When it comes to our beliefs,… Read more “Resisting Polarization”
drama addiction
Can we be addicted to drama in our lives? I feel certain that we can and that many people are. Some people only feel significant when they… Read more “drama addiction”
Repost from Tim Elmore
I love this thought from Tim, I’m copying and pasting: Well, ‘tis the season. Graduation is right around the corner for seniors at high schools and colleges. It’s… Read more “Repost from Tim Elmore”
Self-care
As a parent it is natural to put your kids first. After all, isn’t it Biblical to be self-sacrificial? Isn’t that part of the definition of love?… Read more “Self-care”
Passing your Faith on
Sharing Jesus with our teens may be scarier and harder than sharing Him with strangers. With strangers we know they have free will and they are their… Read more “Passing your Faith on”
Launching, not Rebellion
Over the years I’ve encountered a lot of teens who want the freedoms that come with adulthood but not the responsibilities. That’s very sad when that happens… Read more “Launching, not Rebellion”
The future of your social life
As a teenager, you are probably devoutly faithful to your friends. And this probably seems like a moral imperative to you. The problem is sometimes your friends… Read more “The future of your social life”
This Mom’s Resolutions Hit Bullseye!
By: Cheryl Maguire I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions, but I thought I would embrace change this year. As I reflect back on last year, my first thought is, “I survived being a mom to twin teens!” Their fourteenth birthday is in February so this time of year also marks my accomplishment, […]
via My New Year’s Resolutions for Parenting Teens — Signature Moms
