Ending Family Chaos - Beliefs

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When a teenager doesn’t know what is expected in your home, he does what seems right in his own eyes - and that’s a formula for chaos.

A good way to avoid chaos in the teenage years is to establish a Belief System for Discipline, which is a clear and undeniable plan for what is expected in your home. A Belief System for Discipline is all about positive training or reinforcement for dearly held beliefs but also includes what consequences to expect if the rules are broken or boundaries crossed. The root of the word discipline is “disciple” - and discipline for your teen is best characterized by positive training or discipling, just as we saw Christ demonstrate with his disciples.   Teen Parenting Help continued >>


When Teens Shatter Your Dreams

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When Teens Shatter Your Dreams

A Discussion with Psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb

This week we traveled with some of our counseling staff to attend the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Annual Convention in Nashville. Our friend, Dr. Larry Crabb, spoke in the plenary session Thursday and he will also be joining us on our radio program this weekend. We were blessed by the insights of Dr. Crabb when we recorded the program, so I thought I’d let you know a little bit more about the broadcast and invite you to listen in.   Teen Parenting Help continued >>


Parenting Teens with Grace

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Parenting Teens with GraceWhen a teenager’s behavior is way out of line, when he or she crosses established boundaries and offends us and makes us angry, it is easy to think he or she doesn’t deserve grace. But that may be exactly the right time to give it.

Grace - given at just the right moment - has the power to change the direction of any struggle, and may ultimately bring it to an end. Grace can bring healing, restoration, and redirect your teen’s path.   Teen Parenting Help continued >>