Raising Teenagers with Hope & Soul

Goodness knows there's a limitless number of books to be read, Kindled, and borrowed when it comes to the subject of parenting teenagers and no doubt I've made my way through 96% of them. Yet, after all has been said and read there are two titles which I believe truly stands above the rest. Oddly enough neither has anything to do with the parents and teens...well, not at first glance perhaps. Listen in and discover two books which can (re)shape your heart, mind, emotions, and actions when it comes to you and that Teenager you love so much.

Raising Teenagers: What's Really Going On Beneath

Perspective. It's not always such an easy thing to find or keep when it comes to parenting your teenager. You're "this" close to the emotion, "this" close to the ups & downs, and "this" close to losing it--be it patience, hope, tenacity, or perspective. But there is something at work in our children's lives...and I believe the accompanying video link will help bring it to light and soften your heart in parenting places which desperately need to see what is really at work in the life of your beloved son or daughter. 

Raising Teenagers: Two Recommended Resources

You can do this! Yes, you.

Staying with it and sticking by your teenager isn't always the easiest thing to do and you certainly aren't able to handle everything perfectly that's going to come your way. Fact is, you are going to fall short. Drop the ball. Miss the mark. In other words, fail.
You're also going to do, say, believe, and handle innumerable things right.

But not by your strength alone. 

No stinkin' way (trust me on this, seriously)! Thus, my encouragement--my exhortation (see and hear me cheering fiercely) to gather two recommended resources to shore up wisdom, perspective, communication, and love, love, love, as you delight in these amazing teen years with sons and daughters. 

On Being a Mom to Your Teen

Maybe you don't have a clue what to do--or what to think--regarding this child whom you formerly knew, understood, and enjoyed. Perhaps the teenage months and years have all but overwhelmed you and left you spent & undone. Exhale, my friend, and know you are not alone. Come join me on my front porch as we speak truth and engage in honest discussion. — at My Front Porch, where friends can be real .

When God Seems Against You...

Are You An Apocalypse Friend?

She's prepared for anything...and I'm talking anything! Maybe she's you. Maybe not.so.much.

Nice Elbows!

I've been off the Blog grid for a few weeks hence the lengthy chat.