Welcome to the Parenting Page!

Talking and staying connected to teens about sexuality can be frightening and many times seem absolutely fruitless. Parents, DO NOT underestimate your influence. It has been proven based on information directly from youth that you, yes, you, parents, are the most important influence on your youth's decisions. It is very important that parents realize our responsibility to impart our family values to our children. Parents must do it often and be very clear. Even if and when your youth make choices contrary to what's taught, it is very important that they know they have a solid basis to which to return.

Here you will find practical tips to build or rebuild a healthy relationship with the young people in your life, as well as activities to help take your role to the next level.  Are you ready?  Let the journey begin!

Click an article below to begin:

 Parent as Coach

 Starting Over

Helping Someone You Love Start Over

#1 Way to Communicate with Your Teenager

Building Relationships

Clear Communication

Click below for other great resources on parenting!

www.4parents.gov

Parenting Advice from Dr.Travis Plumlee

Parenting...Wisdom for raising children in today's culture from Focus on the Family.

www.professormartin.com

www.abstinenceworks.org