Dear Parent, Some of you have dealt with this month’s issue of helping our teens through the death of a friend and some of you may not have had to walk through this. There is one all encompassing feeling that all of you will feel when we talk about this topic though. It is fear. Fear of what to do should this happen, fear that it will happen again, and fear that you won’t be […]

Dear Parent, Wow, this month is a difficult topic. How can something that happens every day seem so foreign when it enters our world? But isn’t that what death does? It comes roaring in like a lion and leaves a deep scar on everyone it touches! And somehow, as a parent, you feel you need to have the answers to help your teen deal with the loss of a friend. Please know that sometimes, initially, […]

Dear Parent, Have you ever noticed that loneliness sometimes has nothing to do with being alone. You can be completely surrounded by people and noise and chaos and feel completely alone and then be by yourself in the quiet of your bedroom and feel content and loved by those that don’t happen to be there at the moment? As the parent of a teenager, at any point in time you could be in the thick […]

Dear Parent, How are you? That question seems like an odd way to start this email but I really want to know. I want to know how you are feeling about parenting? Are you frustrated or scared or uncertain because parenting a teenager is just about the hardest thing you have ever done? I would imagine many of you are nodding your head about now. And do you know what our default is set to […]

Written by Dan Istvanik #Trendingparenting is a quick monthly dose FOR PARENTS of what is currently popular and going on in the world of kids and teenagers. At Parent Ministry, we know in the middle of crazy schedules and busy lives it can be difficult for parents to be aware of what is happening in popular culture. That is the heart behind why we created this resource for you to send out to parents.. Even […]

Dear Parent, I just wanted to write you a quick note of encouragement!I know sometimes you might feel that information is thrown at you left and right about how to raise your teenagers and I want you to know that you are doing a good job! If you receive these emails, then you are investing in your teenagers to a greater level than a lot of parents with teens, and for that I applaud you. So […]

Dear Parent, My shoulders get tight, my palms start to sweat, and I get this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach when I have to deal with this issue. It sounds like I am talking about love or some other deeply emotional aspect. And for many of us, the topic of money is deeply emotional. Yep, I am talking about learning how to handle money and for many of us it brings up […]

Dear Parent, I hope you have had an opportunity to watch this month’s video about establishing a trust economy with your teenager. As I read the story of Moses, I realized that the phrase “establishing a trust economy” is really spot on! Moses’ “heart account” was truly empty when it came to self confidence and courage and self worth. And how many teens do you know whose “heart account” would mirror that of Moses? But […]

Dear Parent, Is today a struggle for you? I don’t mean just everyday issues. I mean, are you struggling with some aspect of your relationship with your teenager today? I would imagine that many of you are nodding your head, or rolling your eyes, or even allowing a few frustrated tears to gather. Do me a favor, would you? Look out of your nearest window. Did the sun rise today? Did you worry that it […]

7 Things Youth Group Parents Must Know By Andy Lawrenson  – October 8, 2018 I, Andy Lawrenson, am the parent of a teen. What is it I am I saying when I decide that it is important for my son or daughter to be an active participant in our student ministry? I’m saying: I understand that church is God’s idea. Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock […]