One of the most challenging times for kids is their tween and teen years. Changes happen rapidly within them and around them. Kids often feel unsure and unsteady. Yet when we understand their biggest struggles, we can also help them find a firm foundation to keep them strong. Here are three things to look out…
5 Scriptures That Address Key Issues Teens Are Dealing with Today
I have three teen daughters and one more who is right on their tail. I’ve also raised teen sons into adulthood. (Quite a feat!) During the teen years, there are so many concerns heavy on a teen’s heart: interactions with other guys and girls, school pressures, school or relationship drama, feelings of insecurity, and worries…
3 Tips for Praying for Your Teens
Teens. {Did your heart just stop for a second?} I currently have four teens and three that have already gotten through the teen years and a couple pulling up the rear. I know teens. It’s such a hard time in life. You’re not a child. You’re not an adult. You feel ready to move on…
Bethany Hamilton Author Chat Replay: “Body And Soul”
Straight from her home in Hawaii, we had the opportunity to chat with Bethany Hamilton about all things fit, fun and fabulous in her new girl’s guide to life, Body and Soul. This fantastic book is for girls of ALL ages (and even some “dudes” too, as we discovered during our live chat!). If you missed…
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If you’re a youth minister, teacher or worker in your church, we know you face unique challenges every single week. We’ve compiled our best resources to help you meet these challenges in your youth ministry and influence the lives of young Christians in the making! For a limited time, you’ll save up to 50%…
Teen Read Week – Top 10 Teen Fiction Picks for Fall!
It can be hard to find clean teen fiction, but we’ve made your search easier this week as we celebrate Teen Read Week! Give teens books filled with exciting adventures and stories that deliver a great message! Teen Read Week is a literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and is held…
Teen Read Week – 21 Nonfiction Books for Teens
Celebrate Teen Read Week this week by giving your teens a great book for deepening their faith and changing their life from the inside out! Teen Read Week is a literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and is held annually the third week in October. Libraries across the United States will…
Teaching Older Siblings to Care for Younger Children
Teaching older siblings to care for younger children is especially important to my family. My four children’s ages span a range of about eight years. My oldest is closing in on 13, and my youngest is about to turn five in just a few days. My first three children (often referred to in our home…
Getting Organized Before School Starts
It’s time to start thinking about making the shift from the lazy days of summer to the more organized schedule of fall. I always hate to say goodbye to the relaxing family togetherness that we have enjoyed all summer long! To make the transition easier, and so I don’t have to carry the burden of…