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DR. JANTZ BLOG

When Teenagers Ask “Who Am I?”
One of the most important questions that teenagers grapple with during the time of adolescence is, “Who am I?” Then, as they are answering...

Guiding Your Son’s Choices of Books, Video Games and Movies
Lessons of struggle, perseverance, character, strength, and hope are found not only in Scripture, but also in culture. There are movies, books, and video...

What Does the Word “Support” Look Like in Your Family?
The secret to healthy kids can be found through a whole-person approach to the needs of your child. By addressing the emotional, relational, physical,...

How to Recognize if Your Son is Overwhelmed
I'll never forget a time one of my sons lost a football game. He was in middle school, and I was the resident taxi,...

Keeping Relationships on Neutral Ground
It was all the computer's fault, actually. If the computer setup at the campaign headquarters had been better, Jim never would have suggested that...

Helping Children Make Healthy Choices with Technology
The American Association of Pediatrics put out a statement about how parents should interact with media, or what we call technology. Read the list...

Anxiety: Accept the Small Stuff
One of the mistaken beliefs surrounding anxiety is that everything that happens centers around you. This mistaken belief can take on a life of...

The Quintessential Meaning of Intimacy
In one of the most moving books I’ve read, entitled Letters to an Unborn Child, David Ireland, disabled, confined to a wheelchair and terminally...

Mentor and Monitor Your Child’s Relationships
As your child grows, he or she will come into contact with more and more people outside your family and circle of friends. They...

Creating Healthy Relationships with Intention
As you work to create a healthier life, it’s important to look at ways you can strengthen your relationships. Strong relationships should be the...