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Parents & Teens, Freedom & Boundaries

Published May 16, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Family, Youth

Here at ATXCatholic I don’t often write about my job as a therapist, but today I’d like to delve a little bit into it, through the lens of good theology and a Christian understanding of the human person.  I’d like to delve into the concept of boundaries in relationships, specifically between parents and teens. Tricky for… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published May 16, 2016

The 10 Commandments of Social Media use for Teens

Published February 26, 2013 • Written by Kathryn Whitaker Filed Under: Blog, Resources

Every kid does it. No matter how straight the A’s, smart the brain, talented the athlete or pious the altar server—at some point in life, your child is going to lie to you. A few weeks ago our 11-year-old did just that. He opened an Instagram account even though we expressly told him not to… [Read More]

Written by Kathryn Whitaker • Published February 26, 2013

The Truth Will Set You Free (Review: “Thumped”)

Published October 30, 2012 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Reviews

You may remember a little novel that blew my mind last year: Bumped, by Megan McCafferty. I couldn’t believe that someone had combined three of my favorite things: dystopias, life issues, and teenagers with problems. I also couldn’t believe that no one was talking about it! It’s not a stretch to think that our world… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published October 30, 2012

Parents: Quit Dumbing Down Sex for Your Kids

Published July 17, 2012 • Written by Kathryn Whitaker Filed Under: Family, Marriage and Love

“Oh, we haven’t had ‘the talk’, but I’m dreading the day he asks,” a friend recently lamented. I was at a loss for what to say. You see, I think we dumb down the wrong things for our kids and focus, instead, on the silly things.We’re quick to buy that ticket to “Magic Mike” or… [Read More]

Written by Kathryn Whitaker • Published July 17, 2012

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