When Kids Cut Themselves

By Jim Burns · March 3, 2025

Published in Families, Abuse, Adolescence, At-Risk, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Conflict, Health Issues, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Stress, Teen Behaviors, Values, Violence, Well-Being

When Kids Cut Themselves Seventeen-year-old Lauren was despondent over breaking up with her boyfriend. She had never known pain so deep and lingering. She tried…

Culture Post: Parents’ Mental Health Impacts Kids’ Risk of ADHD, Anxiety

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · February 28, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Parenting, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

A parent’s mental health appears to influence their kids’ chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says.

In Marriage, Listening Never Leads to Regrets

By Doug Fields · February 26, 2025

Published in Families, A.W.E., Communication, Discipline, Marriage, Personal Growth, Values, Well-Being

One of the joys of my life is experiencing the amazing communication ability of Doug Fields. He is one of the best I have ever…

Tuesday Video: Real Communication with Your Teenager

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · February 25, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Education, Emerging Adults, Entertainment, Family Conflict, Family Life, Parenting, Personal Growth, Values, Well-Being

A great parenting video from my good friends’ Rick and Dain on ‘Real Communication with Your Teenager.’