Category Archives: Tweens/Teens

4 Ways to Help Teens Embrace Who They See in the Mirror

I threw away my scale. For as long as I could remember I weighed myself each morning. Then about fifteen years ago one of my kids asked, “Why do you always weigh yourself?” It’s just something I’ve always done. Lame. So, I can know if I’ve gained weight. Lamer. My mom always did, and I…

How Jesus Teaches Us to Connect with Our Teens

My kids will be home any minute. I position myself in the kitchen next to the mail I need to sort, so I can see them as they walk in the door. Today I got a hug and a quick report about a history test from one, a mumbled, “Hi, Mom,” from another, and a…

6 Important Things to Tell Your Daughter Before Middle School

Why Your Teen Should Take Risks

5 Fears We Need to Help Our Girls Overcome

Five Things I Would Tell My Preteen Self

5 Conversations to Have With Your Daughter Before She Heads Back to School

8 Tips to Help You Connect with Your Daughter

3 Ways to Help Your Kids Finish Well This Year