Watch Your Tone!

By Doug Fields · September 1, 2023

Published in Families, Communication, Marriage

When it comes to communication, even more important than words is the tone that accompanies them.

10 Thoughts on Using Consequences

By Doug Fields · June 1, 2023

Published in Families, Discipline, Parenting, Teen Behaviors

Consequences are a necessary tool in any parent’s discipline toolkit and should be used to teach teenagers to become responsible for their actions and to make good choices in their lives.

Adolescence: A Season of Pressure

By Doug Fields · March 1, 2023

Published in Church Leaders, Families, Adolescence, Parenting, Youth Ministry

On the outside, most young people seem happy-go-lucky, but inside each adolescent is a complex network of potentially explosive pressures.

Are You a Jesus Coach to Your Kids?

By Doug Fields · January 1, 2023

Published in Families, Adolescence, Disicpleship, Family Life, Parenting, Spiritual Life

Teenagers need their parents to become “Jesus coaches” to help assist them on their journey of faith development.