The Top 7 Things Teens Hide From Their Parents
Most of society looks down on teenagers. I remember being with a peer at a local mall. When we walked past a group of teenagers…
Category: Teens
5 Distorted Messages You’re Sending Your Teens About Dating
I remember when my son had his first “girlfriend.” My wife and I had a very strict rule barring all physical contact in teen dating.…
4 Unhealthy Beliefs Our Kids Confuse for Truth
Many years ago, I taught two students from the same graduating class who were both the epitome of the perfect student. They had strong family…
Why Are Teen Girls Struggling With THIS More Than Boys?
There are some recurring statements I’ve been hearing from parents lately when talking about their daughters. “She can’t handle any more.” “We’re working on her…
5 Things Teens Shouldn’t Fear but Should Respect
My son measured, marked, and slid the wood into place in the miter saw. As he leaned forward and pulled the trigger handle, he recoiled…
Cultivating Connection With a Teen Who’s Too Cool for You
The only thing more difficult than being a teen might be parenting one. I’m being hyperbolic, sort of. As anyone who parents a teen knows,…
5 Ways to Fight Burnout
Lou Holtz said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” We can carry a lot more than we…
How to Keep Your Mouth From Getting You in Trouble
Be honest—has your mouth ever gotten you into trouble? I get paid to run my mouth for a living, but I’ve put my foot in…
5 Reasons Why Your Teen Is Rebelling
Teenage rebellion is nothing new. Rebellious children have been around since the first children inhabited the earth. Remember Cain and Abel? So, what should you…
3 Ways You Need to Disappoint Your Teen
Our first time parenting a teenager was a little rough. We had no idea what we were doing. And I was that dad who always…