Jim and Sue Knight Speak In West Los Angeles
Parenting Teens on the Westside: The Los Angeles Context and Seven Keys to Parenting Your Faith Matters, The Marriage is Key, What to do When Things Go Wrong, How to Talk to Your Kids, A Backstop at Home, Let Them Fail, Other Quality Adults. Watch Here…
Creating A Backstop At Home
Change equals stress. And teenagers are living in the middle of it. Every day, they are doing something for the first time, driving, taking finals, getting their first job, navigating friendships, experiencing heartbreak, or even just calling an Uber. They are figuring out who they are, trying things on to…
Playing with Joy, Playing Free: The Role of Fathers and Mothers in Athletics
How Different Parental Voices Shape an Athlete’s Inner Dialogue and Why Both Matter. Every young athlete carries two powerful voices in their head: the ones they hear at home. Long after the cheers fade, it’s the tone, encouragement, and perspective of parents that echo inside an athlete’s…
Parents, You Are Not Alone
We were in Chicago with our son’s volleyball team, dining out with about sixteen parents. Between bites of deep dish pizza and laughter over tournament stories, the conversation turned to our kids, the joys, the challenges, and the daily negotiations that come with raising teenagers. Soon, we were talking…
Should I Let My Kid Go To Parties?
We get this question all the time. Before I explain further, consider the following points. Given the notes above, I suggest holding off on letting your teen attend parties for as long as possible. The later the better. As they grow older, they can better handle peer pressure, make more…
Parenting in the Los Angeles “Bubble”
For years, parents have commented, “I don’t want to raise my kids in a bubble.” Every time I hear that—and it is often—I am perplexed. Do they really know what they are saying? There is no bubble in Los Angeles. The fact that your kids live in…
Freedom and Choices: The Land of Instability & Anxiety
When I am in social circles with high school students and other adults it is often the case that the students are asked, “What is your passion?” This is a common question asked by family friends, relatives, counselors, and even teachers. I see the panic on the students’ faces as…
The World At Their Fingertips – Information Overload
Taking a stance on everything – 24/7 – The pressure to comment. With the globe in the palm of their hands, our young adults have access to anything and everything. They can know what’s going on at the border, the streets of New York City, to Palestine…
Calvary Church’s Family Collective – What Teenagers Wish Their Parents Knew
Teenagers today are swimming in choices, information, and freedom. Their world is incredibly large. It is vital that parents understand the new landscape. Each generation brings similar challenges to teenagers. Every generation faces new obstacles that can be foreign to their parents. Once upon a time…