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Youth Issues

January 15, 2026

Helping children set healthy media boundaries

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach This article is also available as a printable download. It’s a parenting challenge that most of our […]
October 24, 2025

Disciplining in a way that fosters connection

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach This article is also available as a printable download. Imagine a situation in which a child […]
October 3, 2025

Helping your child feel safe: the power of felt safety

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach Christian parents know what a blessing their children are. God’s Word says, “Children are a heritage […]
August 4, 2025

Art Therapy: the key to unlocking breakthroughs

We’re excited to welcome Shawna Krienitz, LPC, ATR, CEDS, to the Christian Family Solutions team as a Program Therapist for our Online Day Treatment for Teens […]
July 28, 2025

What can I do to help a young person who is struggling with suicidal thoughts?

by Katie Chavez, LPC-IT This article was originally published in the July 2025 issue of Forward in Christ. As parents, we do everything we can to […]
July 9, 2025

The loneliness epidemic

How to break free from the quiet struggle by Kent Robinson, LPC Loneliness is more than a passing feeling. It’s a growing mental health concern that’s […]
January 17, 2025

Help for parents under pressure

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach When we become parents, we look forward to a lifetime of joy. However, we often don’t […]
December 23, 2024

Transitioning back to school after Christmas break

by Jessica Robbert, LSC, EFT Certified This article is also available as a printable handout here. As we step into January, it’s important to recognize that the […]
October 23, 2024

Managing technology in a Christian home

by Rachel Binczak, School-Based Wellness Specialist This article is also available as a printable handout here. In today’s world, technology is an integral part of our lives, including […]
July 22, 2024

Brain-healthy tips for the new school year

by Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Wellness Specialist This article is also available as a printable handout here. As the new school year begins, setting your child up for […]
December 12, 2023

Children and challenging behavior: When your child sabotages Christmas

By Jane Mose, MA,  Family Peer Specialist and School-Based Wellness Specialist Supervisor This article is also available as a printable handout here. Some parents actually dread the […]
December 12, 2023

Children and challenging behavior: Ten strategies to prevent and address holiday challenges

By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Imagine this scenario: It’s Christmas Eve. You’re looking forward to getting the whole family dressed up to go to […]
October 23, 2023

War Stories: How you can help children cope with war in the news

By Sheryl Cowling, LCSW, BC-TMH, BCPCC, BCETS The tragedy and trauma of war is raging in several parts of the world right now. With headline news […]
October 10, 2023

Recognize and stop bullying

By Allison Franck, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Christian Family Solutions In the past, the topic of bullying was met with, “kids will be kids” or “everyone […]
March 30, 2023

Am I doing OK? Mental health for teens starts with simple routines and habits

By Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Counselor, Christian Family Solutions Counseling Care & Services When it comes to mental health and wellness, it can be easy for busy […]
March 15, 2023

“I’m so stressed out! How can I manage it?” Helping teens work through stress

By Kara Witthuhn School-Based Counselor “I’m so stressed out! How can I manage it?” When we talk about stress, we often refer to it as negative. […]
March 15, 2023

What if I can’t? 5 steps for teens to feel their most confident under pressure

By Mary Gonring, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Family Solutions It is the night before an important test. Or the moment before stepping on stage […]
March 1, 2023

How do I know if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy?

By Kara Witthuhn School-Based Wellness Specialist and Family Peer Specialist How do I know if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy? Great question, because how you […]