Teenagers

Teenagers can be easily misunderstood – sometimes by themselves! – and parents have thought and prayed for generations about the best ways to connect with their children during this transitional age. As a time of change, it can be a wonderful time for growth in faith and God-connection just as much as it can be a time for frustrations and miscommunication. Here you’ll find stories from those who parent or have parented teenagers, as well as articles to help you ponder your next steps with your teen.

Healthy conversations around pornography

21 Nov 2023

Lucy Rycroft

Today's parents are all too aware of the easy availability of pornography. How do we start and maintain healthy conversations with our children and teens around this area, and what do we do if and when our children have an encounter with porn?

When your child walks away from faith

13 Nov 2023

Lucy Rycroft

When we have prayed for our children to come to know Jesus for themselves, when we've nurtured their faith and created opportunities for them to grow, it can feel devastating when they make the decision to turn away from Jesus. But there is always hope.

Talking to 11-18s about sex and puberty from a Christian perspective

10 Oct 2023

Lucy Rycroft

As our children get older, we know the importance of maintaining open, healthy dialogue about their changing bodies and, eventually, the role of sex in a committed relationship. How do we educate our children healthily, medically and Biblically?

Preparing for your child’s first smartphone

03 Oct 2023

Lucy Rycroft

We are living in an age where most of our children will receive a smartphone while they're still living with us. How can we navigate this transition safely and successfully?

Building your child’s confidence in making friends

19 Sep 2023

Lucy Rycroft

When we send our children off to school or other groups away from us, we can be anxious about whether they'll make friends. Will they be kind? Will others be kind? What happens if no one speaks to my child? How will they navigate the inevitable friendship fall-outs?

Preparing your child for baptism, confirmation or a different public faith commitment

12 Sep 2023

Lucy Rycroft

How do we know when our children and teenagers are ready to make a public declaration of their faith, whether that's baptism, confirmation or something else?

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