Parenting Teens

Treating Children as Adults

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

It can be difficult for parents to transition into treating children as adults. Discover how you can help your children transition into the adult world.

How Can Families Support Anxious Children?

Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW

Are you wondering how to support your anxious child? Discover valuable skills to help you care well for your children in their anxious moments.

The Power of Daily Connection in the Digital Age

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Feeling like your family is too attached to their devices and too detached from one another? Seek God's leading to draw near to God and one another.

Defusing sibling rivalry

Rev. Deb Koster

Is sibling rivalry a challenge in your household? Consider the ways that you can uproot jealousy and create a more collaborative environment in your home.

Helping Your Children Learn and Practice Social Skills

Ardella Perry-Osler

Are you struggling to get your children to interact with others in loving ways? Consider the role parents play in guiding kids to make wise choices.

Choosing to Discipline With Love

Keren Kanyago

What posture will you take in disciplining your children? Consider the model that God has set for us in guiding us to live as disciples of Jesus.

My Kid is Bored, Help Me!

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Is your child feeling bored? Consider the ways that you can model healthy habits and support them to make wise decisions with their time and talents.

What is Parenting Ministry?

Christopher Hunt

Parenting ministry encourages and supports Christian parents as they nurture their children. It’s a ministry for ministers, because God gave parents the role of spiritual leaders for their children.

Helping Our Teens Manage Their Anxieties

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

As anxiety rises among teens, God’s word offers us promises that young people can take to heart so that they can find relief from their anxious concerns.

Finding Your Summer Faith Rhythms

Rev. Travis Jamieson

How are you incorporating rhythms of faith into your family life this summer? Explore how you can guide your family to draw near to God and one another.

Four Questions to Ask Kids After School

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you trying to find out about your child's day but only getting one-word replies? Consider asking better questions to start receiving better answers.

Helping Teens Cope with Grief

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you know a teen who is struggling with grief? Consider how you can support them in significant ways to help them experience God's comfort in hard times.
Date Title Author Topics
April 27, 2025 Treating Children as Adults Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
January 5, 2025 How Can Families Support Anxious Children? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
December 22, 2024 The Power of Daily Connection in the Digital Age Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline, Kids & Technology
December 11, 2024 Defusing sibling rivalry Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
November 3, 2024 Helping Your Children Learn and Practice Social Skills Ardella Perry-Osler Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 27, 2024 Choosing to Discipline With Love Keren Kanyago Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 6, 2024 My Kid is Bored, Help Me! Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
October 1, 2024 What is Parenting Ministry? Christopher Hunt Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 21, 2024 Helping Our Teens Manage Their Anxieties Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Teens
August 4, 2024 Finding Your Summer Faith Rhythms Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
June 26, 2024 Four Questions to Ask Kids After School Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
June 6, 2024 Helping Teens Cope with Grief Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 10, 2024 Becoming a Less Stubborn Parent Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
January 3, 2024 A Biblical Approach to Dealing with Rebellion Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families
December 31, 2023 Praying for Prodigal Children Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
November 26, 2023 Four Keys to Becoming a Better Parent Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
November 15, 2023 Becoming Stewards of God’s Gifts Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
July 19, 2023 Scriptural Truths for Parents Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
June 11, 2023 5 Ways You May Be Contributing to Your Kids Anxiety Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 10, 2023 Getting Unstuck from Frustrated Parenting Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Discipline
March 15, 2023 How can I encourage my teen's faith formation? Jolene DeHeer Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 22, 2023 Living in The Wake of a Suicide Attempt Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 5, 2023 Helping Our Children Face Life's Disappointments Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Holiday Celebrations
December 18, 2022 The Best Present is Presence Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
November 13, 2022 Living into the Authority God Established for Families Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
September 11, 2022 Magic Words to Improve Your Relationships Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Teens
September 4, 2022 Communicating with College Kids From a Distance Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 24, 2022 Two Obstacles to Raising Resilient Girls Ellen Duffield Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
August 21, 2022 How to Raise Resilient Girls Ellen Duffield Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
July 13, 2022 God, Help Me Protect My Kids! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
June 19, 2022 Guiding Teens to Manage their Sexual Desires Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Sex & Parenting
May 8, 2022 Establishing Healthy Screen-Time Habits For Children Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 1, 2022 Balancing the Mother Load Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
February 23, 2022 How to Parent When You Disagree Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
February 9, 2022 Parenting a Child in College Joella Ranaivoson Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
February 6, 2022 Helping Your Child Choose a College Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Parenting Teens
January 26, 2022 Caring for Your Child with an Addiction Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
January 23, 2022 How Do I Help My Child Process Trauma? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 13, 2021 Nurturing Faith by Challenging and Encouraging Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
October 10, 2021 8 Scripture Promises for Christian Parents Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
September 8, 2021 Making Scripture the Parenting Authority in Your Home Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 18, 2021 Nine Conversations to Have With Your College-Bound child. Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Teens
August 15, 2021 Launching College Kids Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 11, 2021 Should Parents Have Favorites? Joella Ranaivoson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
July 28, 2021 Is it okay for my child to explore other faith traditions? Joella Ranaivoson Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
July 7, 2021 How Do I Cope with The Shame of My Child's Choices? Joella Ranaivoson Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
June 27, 2021 Why Mentoring Matters Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 16, 2021 Helping Kids Discover Their Gifts Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
June 13, 2021 Parenting With the Grain Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families
May 26, 2021 Building God's Kingdom Through Mundane Parenting Tasks Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 23, 2021 Creating a Healthy Work Ethic Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 24, 2021 Battling a Negative Body Image Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 14, 2021 How Do I Raise My Child to Embrace Faith? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
March 10, 2021 Helping Your Teen Gain Self-Worth Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
February 17, 2021 Six Steps to Inspiring Spiritual Growth in Your Family Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 7, 2021 How do I help my young adult gain a healthy sense of self-worth? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
January 27, 2021 Becoming a Shepherding Parent Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 10, 2021 What’s Your Emotional Bank Balance? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
November 22, 2020 8 Things Your Kids Will Complain About Now and Thank You for Later Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
October 21, 2020 Am I Being an Overprotective Parent? Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
August 26, 2020 Parenting our Grieving Teens Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Parenting, Parenting Teens
August 23, 2020 Does My Child Need Counseling? Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
August 5, 2020 Preparing Your Family To Return To School In A Covid World Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
June 21, 2020 Help for Parents: Persevering Through Challenges Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
May 3, 2020 Caring for Others Requires Caring for Ourselves Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 25, 2020 Healing Binge Eating: A Journey Toward Wholeness Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 1, 2020 Helping Our Children Mature Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
January 26, 2020 Embracing the Empty Nest Kim Pronoitis, MA, LCPC Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
January 19, 2020 Loving Your Prodigal Child Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
July 24, 2019 Caring for the Emotional Struggles of Generation Z Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 14, 2019 Rules for Children Online Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology
July 7, 2019 Why Kids Need to Friend Their Parents Online Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology
May 5, 2019 My Beautiful Girl: Discovering a Biblical View of Beauty Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Living Single, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 13, 2019 Lazy or Depressed? LaSaundra Gordon Parenting, Parenting Teens
February 24, 2019 Teenagers and Attitude Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Teens, Discipline
November 4, 2018 How Parents Can Help Teens Redeem Their Use of Technology Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology
September 19, 2018 Relinquishing Control of Adult Children Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
July 29, 2018 Parenting Teens for the Faint of Heart Rev. Shannon Jammal-Hollemans Parenting, Parenting Teens
January 22, 2018 Stop Making Comparisons Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
January 26, 2017 Help Your Children Gain Independence Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
July 25, 2016 Grieving Unfulfilled Expectations for a Child Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
July 6, 2016 A Christian Parent’s Response to Authority Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
July 4, 2016 5 Don’ts of Family Rule Making Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Teens, Discipline
June 9, 2016 Giving Our Blessing Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
June 6, 2016 How to Support Your College Graduate Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
May 12, 2016 Delegation: Lessons from Moses in Sharing the Work Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 2, 2016 Empty Nest: From a Single Parent’s Perspective Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
April 7, 2016 Teaching Your Children to Value Your Instruction Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 17, 2016 Parenting Adult Children: Lessons from King Lear Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
November 12, 2015 Setting Boundaries with Adult Children Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 10, 2015 Spiritual Formation Using C.S. Lewis Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
September 3, 2015 Fostering Independence in Teens: A Gift Before They Go Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
August 31, 2015 Guiding Wayward Children: Advice From the Lion King Kim Sullivan Singles, Living Single, Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 2, 2015 Bullying: A Christian Perspective and Response Doug Van Til, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
June 18, 2015 Dad to Dad : Successful Parenting Gregory Rodriguez, MA, LCPC Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
April 16, 2015 Teen Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 5, 2015 How Can I Establish Discipline in My Home? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing
February 16, 2015 How Do I Keep My Family Safe? Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 26, 2015 Parenting Transitions: Dealing with the Empty Nest Kelsi Kellen Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 5, 2014 Wants vs. Needs: The Entitlement Trap Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 8, 2014 Should I let my child quit? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
September 3, 2014 Conflict: Setting the Scene to Reorient Hearts Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 20, 2014 Advice From an Experienced Parent: Five Things Empty-Nesters Never Say Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 7, 2014 Parenting a Stubborn Child: Learning Patience and Grace Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
July 31, 2014 Kids and the Cool Factor Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
June 26, 2014 A Walk of Trust: Waiting For Your Children To Own Their Faith Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
April 22, 2014 Balancing Technology in the Family Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
October 22, 2013 Parenting Teens: First Time Driver Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
September 12, 2013 Parenting Teens: Don't Lose Hope Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families
August 19, 2013 Dating Qualifications: So You'd Like to go out With Someone... Elizabeth Elgersma, MSW, LCSW Singles, Living Single, Dating Well, Marriage Preparation, Sex & Dating, Parenting, Parenting Teens, Sexuality, Sex & Dating

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