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Dear Sam (on your first day of junior year)…
Dear Sam (on your first day of junior year)…

Dear Sam, As I write this, you’re sitting next to me, sweating through AP History notes. Maybe this is the theme of your junior year—sweat. That certainly has…

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ByChristinaAug 29, 2024
Dear Elisabeth (on your first day of junior year)
Dear Elisabeth (on your first day of junior year)

Dear Elisabeth, You have more character, more integrity, more deep strength than anyone I know.  You are never shallow. You prefer fresh-faced to make-up, your ancient iPhone to…

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ByChristinaAug 29, 2024
Prayers for Catie & Junior Year
Prayers for Catie & Junior Year

Good morning, Lord, Thank you for today, for Your perfect plans, for your child, Catie. Your protection is a blessing, and I’m so grateful for Your care. As…

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ByChristinaAug 27, 2024
When Life Feels Ughhh
When Life Feels Ughhh

In Houston, it’s raining for the third day. The summer is both dragging on and way too short. We’re restless for something else and dreading school’s start. I’m…

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ByChristinaJul 26, 2024
5 Ways to End a Season Well
5 Ways to End a Season Well

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—    he will watch over your life;8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going    both now and forevermore. -Psalm 121:7-8 Last week was Senior Walk at our…

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ByChristinaJul 21, 2024
Your Anxiety is Stressing Out Your Teen
Your Anxiety is Stressing Out Your Teen

Anxiety is Contagious  The scene in my B Block class was familiar. That morning had been a killer test in one of LSA’s notorious AP classes. Several of…

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ByChristinaMay 2, 2024
Healthy Teen Relationships
Healthy Teen Relationships

Healthy Teen FriendshipsAs part of my job, I speak a couple of times a month to parent groups. One of my most attended sessions is about helping your…

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ByChristinaMar 8, 2024
Three New Ideas!
Three New Ideas!

The artic blast this week gave our family one gift: time together. The day off was a nice moment to reconnect—and clean out our teenagers’ rooms. They were…

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ByChristinaJan 22, 2024
One Essential Gift for Teens this Christmas
One Essential Gift for Teens this Christmas

The Answer is Not Gift Cards What are you getting your high schooler for Christmas? I’m buying gifts for my 4 teenagers and feeling cynical about what they…

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ByChristinaDec 11, 2023