What Can I Do to help my teen?
One of the hardest things we can do is to try to help someone who may not even be sure they need it, OR they may feel so helplessly...
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Mark Elliott
- Jul 20
- 9 min
TikTok Toxic?
An Illinois father posted a warning to other parents after he says he discovered disturbing requests for his 7-year-old daughter from...
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Mark Elliott
- Feb 28
- 7 min
"Life Isn't Fair" A Believer's Look at "Equity"
We have probably ALL had that feeling of wanting to get even with someone who has hurt us? I mean, they hurt you, so it’s only fair if...
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Mark Elliott
- Feb 24
- 6 min
Why Does Pastor Mark Make Those Funny Noises?
My name is Mark and I have Tourettes. There I said it. We are not defined by our disabilities but they sure affect how we view ourselves...
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Mark Elliott
- Jan 31
- 7 min
What Barriers Keep Our Kids From Christ? Or Us From Christ?
The following is taken from a message recently given to our MS and HS Students. Items in blue are for us to reflect on as parents. I Have...
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Mark Elliott
- Jan 11
- 6 min
Why Are We Are So Tired?
I need a break from my exhaustion! We thought we were just TIRED, but there is so much more luring beneath the surface....
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Mark Elliott
- Dec 8, 2021
- 7 min
"I Had No Idea" What Happens If We Suspect A Dangerous/Abusive Situation
A blogpost about helping teens through abuse and what to do about it.
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Mark Elliott
- Nov 22, 2021
- 7 min
It's a Struggle To Let Teens Have Social Media & How It Can Affect Their Ability to "Real Life"
Is My Teen Ready for Social Media? Teens credit social media for helping to build stronger friendships and exposing them to a more...
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Mark Elliott
- Nov 18, 2021
- 6 min
What Parents Need To Know About DISCORD
An article compiled to help parents make an informed decision about the pros and cons of allowing their teen to use Discord.
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Mark Elliott
- Nov 9, 2021
- 8 min
We PUSHED them into being the best _________ Now What?!
The danger of over-parenting, over-protecting, and over-thinking for our kids. They lack critical thinking and worse they the ability to...
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Mark Elliott
- Oct 25, 2021
- 9 min
Helping Our Teens Navigate the "Love is Love" Culture
Helping Our Teens Navigate the "Love is Love" Culture
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Mark Elliott
- Oct 5, 2021
- 4 min
What Parents Need To Know: 5 Sus Trends & Gen Z Influencers
Dangerous TikTok Trends Parents Should Be Aware Of
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Mark Elliott
- Sep 24, 2021
- 6 min
"Why did you do that?" Asking this question may NOT give you the result you desire
A question that Kristin and I have gotten from more than a few adoptive parents is "Why in the world do my kids struggle so much with...
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Mark Elliott
- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
Getting Your Teen To Talk: Parent Helps to "Open the Door"
Have you ever had one of those breakthrough moments in parenting where a conversation suddenly goes way deeper than you expected and your...
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Mark Elliott
- Aug 18, 2021
- 4 min
Prayer Guide for Back to School
It’s Back To School time! As parents, grandparents, guardians, friends and others in the community, we begin a new school year with many...
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Mark Elliott
- Aug 5, 2021
- 5 min
"My child deserves..." Sometimes what we think, isn't always what's best.
There's no doubt that moms want what is the absolute best for their kids. But what happens when happens when that conflicts with the...
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Mark Elliott
- Jul 20, 2021
- 5 min
What Parents Should Know: About the "dump"& other trends going on right now...
Instagram Photo Dumps. Are they as authentic as they tout, or just a chance to replicate more inauthenticity?
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Mark Elliott
- Apr 12, 2021
- 5 min
God à la cart. Our Kid's Faith Isn't Just an Extracurricular Activity
When we prioritize our lives we typically put God at the top of the list and the problem is, that's NOT where he belongs
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Mark Elliott
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
How Much Privacy Should A Teen Have?
Can you imagine in our day and age posting pictures of what we ate, people we spent time with, or even activities that were a part of...
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Mark Elliott
- Mar 30, 2021
- 7 min
How Can You Tell If Your Teen Is Questioning Their Faith? And Are You Sure What To Tell Them?
Did you know that according to research from Harvard Medicine, Vitamin C doesn’t actually provide any benefits to those suffering an...
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