Why does God allow bad things to happen?
Roy Petitfils, best selling author and expert on engaging teens, offers tips for responding to teens who ask “Why would a good God allow bad things to happen?” […]
Responding to Teens’ Antagonistic Questions
Roy offers tips for responding to antagonistic teens’ questions. […]
Being Angry with God
Roy discusses why its important to allow teens (and ourselves) to be angry with God. […]
Parenting is Tough
Despite Samsonite pleadings to spare him inhumane torture and emasculation, I occasionally bring my 10 yr old to get his hair cut. Once as we waited, a 7 year old boy was jerking about and screaming on his mothers lap as she tried to control him. I remember the look [...]
Our Many Different Selves
Over lunch with a friend recently, I shared my nervousness about speaking at an upcoming event before a notoriously critical audience. He said, “Roy, don’t worry. Just be yourself.” At first that was comforting. I thought “Of course, silly. Just be Roy.” As I drove away, it became less comforting. [...]
Going Deeper with Teens
Roy offers tips for taking discussions with teens beneath the surface where meaningful interaction can happen. […]
Helping Parents through Compassionate Communication
Roy Petitfils discusses when trying to help parents, why we should lean into compassionate understanding if we want to help parents and influence them. […]
Getting Teens Out of Themselves
Roy Petitfils discusses why its normal for teens to be self absorbed and strategies we can use to help teens increase their consideration for others […]