When your son reached adolescence, his brain changed and is continuing to change. In childhood he was a blank slate for you to write on, but now…he’s… Read more “Engaging With Your Teen”
Category: Parent Coaching
Black and White Parenting
Black and white thinking is typically a less evolved way of thinking and seeing the world. How would that look in parenting? One way to recognize black… Read more “Black and White Parenting”
Keeping Their Guard Down
When you feel you are being attacked, what is the natural thing to do? Get defensive! Everyone gets defensive if they feel someone is coming at them… Read more “Keeping Their Guard Down”
Parenting Skill: Trying different approaches as your child grows
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”
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”
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
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger
James 1:19 is one of the most practical scriptures in all the Bible. It makes sense to our minds the second we read it. Inside we say… Read more “Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger”
