by Angie Molkentin On the secular campus the faith of young Christians is constantly challenged by human philosophies that run contrary to God’s truth. Is your college-bound teen ready to face these challenges? Christian students react differently to faith challenges. Some use confrontation as an opportunity to witness of Christ. Other ignore the challenge or…

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by Angie Molkentin Mary’s roommates stared at her in amazement as they scarfed down pizza. She had just confided that she was still a virgin. Jill slowly slipped away from her habit of attending church. No one in the dorm ever moved before noon on Sunday. Jim enjoyed the college party scene. Alcohol relaxed him,…

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by Melissa Berg “I just can’t get Sara out of bed in the morning. This morning the snooze went off four times. She’s been late to school twice this week.” “I’m tired and in bed by eleven, and I try to make sure Ashley is in bed by then too, but all her friends are…

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by Jackie Bauer Have you ever heard parents say something like this? “Jenny has at least two hours of homework every night. She has no time to play.” Or, “I’m concerned because Mark doesn’t bring home much homework.” Or, “Anna’s assignments are so erratic, one night she has two hours, the next two weeks she…

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by Jackie Bauer Complain! Complain! Complain! It’s a habit we can all get into if we’re not careful. As parents we can easily fall into that trap ourselves if we forget the most important element in a parent-teacher relationship, namely, communication. The key to effectively issuing a complaint is to have established a line of…

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by Dorothy M. Grivno A parent-teacher conference isn’t just another appointment on your fall calendar. It’s a chance to sit down face-to-face with your child’s teacher without distractions. It’s an opportunity to ask questions about your child as a student, about the classroom, or about the teacher’s expectations. In the long run, making the most…

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