Parent Tips

Safeguarding Children

December 9, 2011

Any parent desiring to safeguard his or her child’s dignity and nurture a sacred sense of sexuality shudders at every headline reporting sexual abuse. Questions that often engage a parent’s mind include “how do I protect my child from harm;” “how do I protect my child’s innocence;” “what do I say;” and “when do I [...]

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What’s the difference between Chastity and Abstinence?

September 30, 2011

Do Chastity and Abstinence mean the same thing?  NO Is there a difference between Abstinence Education and Chastity Education?  YES You may be hearing a lot about abstinence or abstinence-based education. Maybe you are wondering if this is the same as the chastity-based education that families receive in Family Honor programs. First of all, abstinence-based [...]

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Helping Teens with Time Management

August 3, 2011

Time management is a challenge to anyone, but especially in these days where there is peer pressure at all ages to be as busy as possible. However, juggling activities and their priority is a necessary life skill for parents to impart in their children. But how exactly does that work? It can be tempting to [...]

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Helping Your Teen Navigate the Media with Chastity in Mind

July 27, 2011

Chastity means being pure in our thoughts, words and deeds. The images, messages and lessons that we take in everyday can affect the way that we think, speak and act. Research has shown that the average teen absorbs between 7-10 hours of media every day. Just like a good diet helps our body to be healthy, [...]

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Doctor Appointments and Your Adolescent Daughter

July 26, 2011

Kids grow up really fast. Middle school is full of big events like lockers, sleep-overs, football games and your daughter’s doctor asking her about birth control options. Wait…  What? In an office where you used to discuss Flintstone vitamins and Tylenol, your child’s pediatrician or physician will soon be bringing up issues related to their sexuality. [...]

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Facebook, Texting, Twittering, Chatting, Blogging – Help!

July 25, 2011

This page of our website is designed for parents to provide additional information and resources to help you stay connected with your child and be more competent to give your invaluable guidance. There is a page designed for pre-teens/teens. We encourage you to review the material with your child – or review it yourself first, [...]

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