Many of our children don’t like to admit this – and if they’re reading this article, they’ll say it’s not true – but until at least the age of 16, our children need us to be actively involved in a good portion of their lives. Continue reading “The Art of Parenting: Knowing When to Step In, and When to Step Out”
Dads & Their Teenage Daughters
By: Robert Garrett
From the day our daughter was born, she’s always held a special place in my heart. From my experience talking to dads and reading numerous parenting books, there’s nothing unusual about that. Continue reading “Dads & Their Teenage Daughters”
What the Final Class of 2020 Needs from You Right Now
By: Collett Smart
It’s been a strange year for all students, but none more so than those in their final year of school. Continue reading “What the Final Class of 2020 Needs from You Right Now”
Teaching Teens About Healthy Disagreement
By: Robert Garrett
In Braving the Wilderness, author Brené Brown says, “In philosophy, “you’re either with us or against us” is considered a false dichotomy or a false dilemma. It’s a move to force people to take sides. [However] the ability to think past either/or situations is the foundation of critical thinking, but still, it requires courage. Getting curious and asking questions happens outside our bunkers of certainty.” Continue reading “Teaching Teens About Healthy Disagreement”
Young & Free on Worship in Lockdown, and Their New Singles
By: Laura Bennett
In a time where thousands of voices are vying for our attention, Hillsong youth band Young & Free are cutting through the noise to draw people to God with their new singles Best Friends and Never Have I Ever. Continue reading “Young & Free on Worship in Lockdown, and Their New Singles”
Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips
By: Laura Bennett
Social media is a complex beast. Continue reading “Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips”
Red Frogs Supporting Teens in Isolation
By: Laura Bennett
Cancelling events doesn’t just mean reducing crowds. For young people, it can also mean cutting them off from vital support networks. But “official party crashers” Red Frogs Australia, are working to ensure no one isolates alone. Continue reading “Red Frogs Supporting Teens in Isolation”
Should We Be Giving Our Teens Alcohol?
Many parents believe they are doing the right thing by giving their teenagers alcohol. And it does make some sense. Serving alcohol to our children in our homes is completely logical from our ‘grown-up’ perspective. Continue reading “Should We Be Giving Our Teens Alcohol?”
Why Do Teenagers Become “Allergic” to Their Parents?
Dear Dr Justin
My son is 14 and up until recently we have always been close. When he got in from school he couldn’t wait to tell me about his day. But everything has changed. Now he seems angry and hostile all the time, and nothing I do ever makes him happy. What can I do to connect with him again? Continue reading “Why Do Teenagers Become “Allergic” to Their Parents?”
Is Loyalty Dead? Family Life in an Unfaithful World
By: Rachel Doherty
Loyalty seems a discarded value in the 21st century world. But what if it’s essential to good family functioning and effective parenting? Continue reading “Is Loyalty Dead? Family Life in an Unfaithful World”