Parent Resources
Don't disconnect. Talk!
Sometimes having tough conversations with your child can seem overwhelming. That's why we've provided you with these conversation guides to make your talks a little easier. You won't always say the right thing but don't let that keep you from showing up for your child when they need you most.
Topics: Faith | Crisis | Anxiety | Sexual Integrity | Technology | Health | Grief
Faith Conversation Guides
"How we talk about faith at each phase of a person’s life matters in how they’ll think about faith in the phases to come."
Crisis Conversation Guides
"Validate their feelings. Encourage without adding pressure. Strengthen their resilience. Help them feel secure."
Anxiety Conversation Guides
"Stress is about experiencing temporary reactions like frustration, nervousness, or a jolt of energy. Anxiety is more about feeling overwhelmed and worried for long periods of time."
Sexual Integrity Conversation Guides
"Don’t disconnect. Now more than ever you need to be available for them. Even though the conversations may be challenging, they need for you to show up."
Technology Conversation Guides
"Leveraging the potential of online experiences to enhance my offline community and success."
Health Conversation Guides
"Their bodies are constantly changing. Develop a positive routine to encourage a healthy lifestyle through all the changes."
Grief Book
One of our favorite resources for talking with youth through grieving is "Finding the Words : How to Talk with Children and Teens about Death, Suicide, Homicide, Funerals, Cremation, and Other End-Of-Life Matters" written by Alen D. Wolfelt. It gives you what to say and what not to say to help youth process these matters.