Though the DSM-5 has yet to offer a specific diagnosis for screen addiction, anecdotally many of us would admit that we feel incredibly addicted to all of the little gadgets that are supposed to improve our lives. Despite the mass benefits that screen technology offers for work, education, and play, screen usage has started to feel eerily similar to the pangs of addiction.

Think for a moment about the close relationships you have in your life, or the people you like being around. How do they make you feel? How do they make you feel about yourself?

While caring for a newborn is fulfilling and rewarding, at times it can also feel confusing, agonizing, demanding, and unbearable. Unlike their babys’ cries, moms may feel like theirs go unheard. Here are some suggestions to help you as you begin your mothering journey.

Teenagers get a bad rap—they are often seen as mouthy, irreverent, lazy, and impulsive. They certainly can be all those things, but have we ever wondered why?

The teen years can feel like a stark contrast from the warmth and cuddles of the younger years. But this season also holds blessings beyond what you might see right now.

Whether you are a parent, ministry leader, educator, or someone else with teens in your life who you care about, it is more important than ever before to step back and consider what they’re are going through — and how we can help.