Advice for Struggling Parents
I know several parents who have weathered the storm of rebellious teens to watch their children grow up with a faith that has become their own. In fact, many of them have embraced the storm knowing that in the long…
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Over Praising Our Kids
Is it possible to praise your children too much? Recently, I’ve found myself in the presence of several sets of young parents who spend what seems like a great amount of time and effort heaping boatloads of enthusiastic praise on…
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Episode 101: “Turning to Christ with our Anxiety” with Ed Welch
Download the podcast as an .mp3 by clicking here. RSS FEED – click here. Access from iTunes. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools mentioned in the podcast: Ed Welch Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation John Perritt Reformed Youth…
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Episode 100: “What Should I Do Now? Youth Ministry in A Coronavirus World”
Download the podcast as an .mp3 by clicking here. RSS FEED – click here. Access from iTunes. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools mentioned in the podcast: Chelsea Erickson First Congregational Church of Hamilton Kyle Hoffsmith Old North…
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Parenting with God’s Energy
Think for a moment about the trying times parenting throws your way. If you’re involved in youth ministry or some other activity with teenagers, think about the hard times you’ve encountered in that role. Can you say like the Apostle…
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Sports Parenting
When I was a boy and playing little league baseball with my dad as the coach, I accumulated many great memories. But there are some troubling memories as well. One of those memories that left a strong and lasting impression…
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Sharenting Dangers
Parents, are you familiar with the term “sharenting”? Sharenting is defined as the overuse of social media by parents to share content featuring their children, such as baby pictures or details of their children’s activities. It is related to the…
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