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Coping With Conflict in the Church
Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church? In the following video, Grant takes a look at different ways conflict can happen within a church organization, and what you should do if you encounter treatment you feel is unfair or hurtful.
Dos & Don’ts for Parents of Self-Injurers
by: Amy Churchill Self-injury (SI) has become a common way of coping for teens. Although self-injury is not a new trend, it is a current one and parents of teens who self-injure are still left with many questions and concerns. If you discover your teen is self-injuring there are certain things you can do to that will be more helpful for your child. Here are some general Do’s & [...]
When Worlds Collide: 3 Tips For Successfully Sharing Space With a Roommate
It’s back-to-school time and, for many, this means “off-to-school” for the first time, as they make the transition from living at home with their parents to sharing space with a roommate. And while the following tips will certainly apply in the college dorm, they stand for friends, couples and any group of people sharing space, as well. Living with another person can be a delightful experience full of new ideas, [...]
An Event For Parents: Grant Stenzel Speaks About Helping Your Kids With Anger, Anxiety & Fear
Monday, September 9th Compass Church 1551 Hobson Rd Naperville, Illinois 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parents: Are you struggling to find ways to help your child overcome feelings of anger, anxiety or overwhelming fears? Grant Stenzel will be presenting at Compass Church in Naperville on September 9th. To learn more about Grant's presentation, you may Contact Us by following the link. We look forward to seeing you there!
Teen Talk: Four Tips For Communicating With Your Adolescent
So you’ve hit “that stage”… The phase of life where you’ve suddenly become ridiculously uncool in your child’s eyes, you’ve been side-lined by a cellular device and you feel like anything and everything you say will be met with a roll-of-the-eyes. Welcome to adolescence. While we may not be able to magically cure your teen from… well, being a teen, we can provide you with some tips on how to [...]
Success In The Suburbs
We run into so many parents who are measuring success by how nice their home is, how well their child is doing in sports or by what kind of car they drive. But is any of it making them truly happy? In this video, Grant takes a look at "waiting to be happy" versus being grateful and happy in the moment.