The Importance of Real-Life Community in a Social Media World

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A great tragedy of our day is that many of us want to be loved, but we’re terrified of being known. ~ The Wolf in Their Pockets

Community matters. People we interact with—friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, random people on the street—influence us. Surroundings impact beliefs, thoughts, and opinions, as well as physical and mental health. All these factors contribute to behavior.

In short, adults and teens alike should choose friends wisely and engage with others who support healthy choices frequently.

Where do we find these friends?

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4 Golden Nuggets for Hurting Parents

Dena Yohe is with us again to give hurting parents some advice. I am so grateful to call her friend. Dena walked through struggles with her daughter when she was a teen and now helps other parents who find themselves in the same position. She and her husband run support groups and have authored several books, including Dena’s latest book, Strength for the Brokenhearted: A 31 Day Devotional for Hurting Parents. She has some golden nuggets for us.

When we began our journey of parenting a troubled child, my husband and I were clueless. An endless amount of information was available on how to raise great kids, but we found little help when it came to dealing with more serious issues. We needed help because we had no idea what to do. Similar to panning for gold in a river, we found some valuable insights over the years. Here are four golden nuggets we discovered.

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