The Daily Waif

Common Motivation

We all have critics and enemies. As we deal with them, bear in mind that our enemies will also be

Attitude Check

I spent three summers as a counselor. I learned a lot there about ministry – how to serve and how

Help with Teenagers

Someone once said, “There is nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning won’t aggravate.” It’s funny because it’s true. Raising teenagers

The Talk

A parent of an eight-year-old recently wanted to know at what age she should have “the talk.” I believe it’s

Busy is Good

What’s the secret to keeping teens out of trouble? Short answer – keep them busy. Let teenagers pursue their interests,

A Happier Teenager

As they get older, teenagers should have more freedoms and fewer limits. However, there should always be some. The truth

Listen to Everything

The key to raising teenagers is to start when they’re small children. If parents develop and maintain a caring, trusting,

If Only

Since my children are grown and gone, I find myself being more introspective about the past and how I raised

24 Hour Rule

Ever made a snap decision? Sure, we all have, and we’ve all regretted it too. We are prone to react

Young boy on beach, wearing fancy dress, pretending to fly

Pretending

Let’s be honest for a moment: To everyone else, we are what we pretend to be. In public, we are

Common Motivation

We all have critics and enemies. As we deal with them, bear in mind that our enemies will also be

Attitude Check

I spent three summers as a counselor. I learned a lot there about ministry – how to serve and how

Help with Teenagers

Someone once said, “There is nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning won’t aggravate.” It’s funny because it’s true. Raising teenagers

The Talk

A parent of an eight-year-old recently wanted to know at what age she should have “the talk.” I believe it’s

Busy is Good

What’s the secret to keeping teens out of trouble? Short answer – keep them busy. Let teenagers pursue their interests,

A Happier Teenager

As they get older, teenagers should have more freedoms and fewer limits. However, there should always be some. The truth

Listen to Everything

The key to raising teenagers is to start when they’re small children. If parents develop and maintain a caring, trusting,

If Only

Since my children are grown and gone, I find myself being more introspective about the past and how I raised

24 Hour Rule

Ever made a snap decision? Sure, we all have, and we’ve all regretted it too. We are prone to react

Young boy on beach, wearing fancy dress, pretending to fly

Pretending

Let’s be honest for a moment: To everyone else, we are what we pretend to be. In public, we are

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