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Where Character Begins in Teens

There are few things in life that a Christian parent hopes for more than to pass on to their children the same principles and character values they live by.  But strong character isn’t automatic.  It takes a lot of intentional work by parents.  While physical traits are passed on from parents to children through their genes, Read More

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Where Character Begins in Teens

There are few things in life that a Christian parent hopes for more than to pass on to their children the same principles and character values they live by.  But strong character isn’t automatic.  It takes a lot of intentional work by parents.  While physical traits are passed on from parents to children through their genes, Read More

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Here's an excerpt from my book, When Your Teen Is Struggling,
"The process starts with a reality check. That reality check is simply this:
Every parent struggles.
If you haven’t, you will.
If you are struggling now, you can find hope.
I have sat with thousands of parents who, like you, are trying to understand just what is happening to their families. They are confused and distraught by their children’s behavior and choices.
They want to know what to do, and they want to know if they have any reason to hope for their family’s future.
Not long ago I had just such a meeting with a dad. He sat across from me at a conference table, and with tears in his eyes, a broken heart, and desperation in his words, he said, “Mark, just tell me there’s hope for my daughter!”
He is not alone. You are not alone."
Get your copy on our website at https://www.heartlightministries.org/wytis/

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