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One BIG Reason Teens Leave the Faith — and What Parents Can Do

by Rebecca Lindenbach | Aug 2, 2019 | Faith, Parenting Teenagers

There’s a lot of conversation about what causes people to leave the faith right now. Why do people reject Christianity?Josh Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, has publicly stated he’s no longer a Christian and it’s sparked a ton of...

5 Weird Shows to Watch as a Family to Make You Better People

by Rebecca Lindenbach | Jul 30, 2019 | Doing Life Together

Looking for some fun new shows to try out while your kids are home from school this summer?Or maybe you and your husband are looking for some new TV shows to watch without all the unnecessary drama or trashy plot lines but, frankly, Netflix seems to be all...

How Do We Have Sex When Other People Live in Our House?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 17, 2018 | Making Sex Feel Good, Parenting Teenagers

How do you have a great sex life if other people live in your house and can hear you? I recently had a woman ask this question: Reader Question My husband and I are in youth ministries. Recently, we had an addition of an 18 year old male to our home. Here is our...

10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Your Marriage Problems

by Rebecca Lindenbach | Jan 16, 2018 | Family, Resolving Conflict

How do you talk to your kids about your marriage problems? It’s Rebecca here on the blog today tackling that big question: what do you tell your kid when you and your spouse just aren’t getting along? We’re in the middle of a week talking about how...

Reader Question: How do You Help Your Teen Battling Sexual Feelings?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 27, 2017 | Family, Parenting Teenagers

What do you do when your teenage daughter confesses she’s struggling with sexual temptation? I received this reader question the other day that broke my heart: Hi Sheila. I’ve just had a conversation with my beautiful teenage daughter. She has a strong...

What’s the Key to Raising Teens Who Won’t Rebel?

by Rebecca Lindenbach | Jun 9, 2017 | Family, Parenting Teenagers

Have you ever wondered how to raise teens who won’t rebel? Is it even possible? Rebecca here. That’s the question I asked in a blog post three years ago. That blog post, Why I Didn’t Rebel, went viral. And it changed my life. Now, three years...