Blog / Archive: Teenagers
25
Jan
2016
A Mama is a Mama
Written by: Stacy Edwards | Found in: Other, Parenting, Teenagers, Toddlers | No Comments »
I saw your stilettos as soon as they entered the room. I was hunched over trying to retrieve my two year old from under someone else’s chair. I could not help but notice the mulch from the playground stuck to the bottom of my dirty tennis shoes. I sat up and took notice […]
20
Oct
2015
4 Truths for Parenting in the Digital Age
Written by: Karis Murray | Found in: Current Events, Parenting, Resources, Teenagers | No Comments »
Parenting has always been tough. But technology, social media and the virtual space have added nuance and complexity to the job of raising kids. Our generation, born in the 70′s and 80′s, had front row seats to the rise of the digital age. We’re probably the only generation of people who’ve actually used both a […]
21
Aug
2015
If things at street level keep proceeding on their present course, we’ll soon be raising our kids in a world that sees smoking pot on par with having a glass of wine with dinner. When you add to this the fact that … some of the most popular music videos now leave […]
29
Jul
2015
Texting, Kiking, Oovooing, or whatever the latest version is, my kids enjoy these apps that allow them to text or talk to their friends. This digital age we live in has new challenges for parents. A wise person told me that the church often calls things “yucky” and spits them out entirely. This could be […]
24
Apr
2015
“Mom, the Less You Know the Better”
Written by: Jason Fischer | Found in: Parenting, Teenagers | No Comments »
“Do you think one of us should be out there with them?”, my wife asked with a calm concern in her voice. “They’ll be fine,” I answered. “I gave them specific instructions and I’m checking on them from time to time.” “Ok”, she said, “I’m not going to worry about it then”, and she […]
23
Apr
2015
Top 10 Ways to Teach Your Teenagers to Put God First
Written by: FM Staff | Found in: Parenting, Teenagers | 1 Comment »
We’re back with another Top 10 List from Raising Kids for True Greatness. If you’ve missed our other Top 10 Lists be sure to go back and read them as they are full of great wisdom and insight. Without further ado… The Top 10 List for this week is … Top 10 Ways to Teach Your Teenagers […]
20
Apr
2015
Target Shooting for Teens
Written by: Sonia Cleverly | Found in: Parenting, Teenagers | No Comments »
My oldest has embarked on the final quarter of his junior year. What naturally accompanies this season is the swirl of activities surrounding ACT and SAT prep, college admissions presentations, and almost every adult in his life asking him about his plans after graduation. He attends a really good public high school full of […]
02
Feb
2015
Danny Tanner is a Fraud
Written by: Michelle Hutchison | Found in: Parenting, Teenagers, Toddlers | No Comments »
Wanna know something crazy? Full House is now on Nick at Night. Re-enter sappy synthesizer music, “live” studio audience laughter, and Uncle Jesse’s hair. I love the kitsch of it all and despite the unfamiliar 80s references, my young kids actually get a kick out of watching it too. And while I’m […]
23
Dec
2014
This Grace and That Grace
Written by: Sonia Cleverly | Found in: Grace, Parenting, Teenagers | No Comments »
My Christmas decorations are displayed. My Christmas cards are delivered. My Christmas shopping is not done. It gets harder and harder to find the perfect gift for my teenage boys. I am wracking my brain. But, I’m distracted. Because thinking of the perfect gift for them means thinking of them. And thinking of them […]
18
Nov
2014
Be Careful What You Wish For
Written by: Darcy Kimmel | Found in: Love, Darcy, Parenting, Teenagers, Toddlers | 3 Comments »
{originally published in 2012} Do you ever secretly (or not so secretly) long for a different stage of life? Maybe you want to go back to being DINKS (dual income, no kids). Or perhaps you’d like to return to the days of one child instead of four. Or just possibly you’d like to experience […]
