Do you know a teen mom? What would happen if instead of shaming them we actually came alongside and supported them? Tricia Goyer shares 5 Ways to Help a Teen Mom. I had my first baby when I was seventeen. It was hard, but I can’t imagine how a young mom who’s living in… [Continue Reading]
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You Are Not Alone | An Interview about ‘Teen Mom’
Teen Moms, I want you to know you are not alone! Read my interview with Christian Book Previews about Teen Mom: You’re Strong Than You Think to learn more. CBP: Teen Mom is a book for teen moms, written by a former teen mom. You also interviewed young moms all over the country. Why was capturing the heart… [Continue Reading]
Gaining Wisdom by Working with Teen Moms
Gaining Wisdom By Working with Teen Moms Every Thursday night our family would load up in the car and head to inner-city Little Rock. This included me, my husband, our homeschooled 17-year-old son, our toddler, and sometimes my college-age daughter. We set out on a special mission, to serve teen moms in the area through… [Continue Reading]
A Letter to Teen Moms | You Are Important
Today I am writing a letter to teen moms. I want to tell you that you are important. Today I want to share my heart with you. I’ve been where you are. So let’s talk. Yes, you are important. Importance means having meaning. There are many things that people feel are important for young… [Continue Reading]
Word Identity | Your Words Matter!
Let’s talk about the things every child needs to here…it’s important that you know your words matter! Many of you already know about my book Teen Mom: You’re Stronger Than You Think. But the truth is that the advice that I give to teen moms is good for all moms … including myself! As… [Continue Reading]
Share Teen Mom With Someone Today!
My book is relevant for every season of life. Do you know someone you could share Teen Mom with? In publishing, there are topics that are “evergreen.” That means they can be picked up at any time and still be relevant. For me, that includes teen moms and teen pregnancy. It’s been over a decade… [Continue Reading]
5 practical steps to Running a Teen MOPS Group
I’ve been running a Teen MOPS group for 18 years, and even though the teen moms now have smartphones, they take selfies, and they connect with each other (and us leaders) on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat nothing much has changed about our group format for the last decade. Why? From the beginning, I tried to… [Continue Reading]
Somebody Needs to Hear…
Last night I sat in a small support group of teenage mothers, and one brave young woman, Liz, walked to the front of the room. “Guys, I usually sit there among you, but I asked Miss Tricia if I could share. You see, I’ve started this journey with Jesus, and I have to share all… [Continue Reading]
17 Ways to Reach Out to Single Parents
We all know Single Parents. Whether they are part of our family, church, or city, here are 17 ways you can reach out to single parents. 17 Ways to Reach Out to Single Parents A little over forty years ago, a single, young woman was about to give birth. She didn’t know how to afford… [Continue Reading]
Why Does Mentoring Matter? A Lesson From Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus is one of the most well-known women of all time. She was also a teen mom facing an unplanned pregnancy. This Christmas we will see evidence of Mary’s story all around us. And as you hear it through Christmas songs and Christmas shows think of three things: Mary was signed… [Continue Reading]
How to Be the Perfect Mom: Stop Trying to Be Perfect
How to Be the Perfect Mom… Stop Trying to Be Perfect! I was a very young mom when I had my first child, just seventeen. Teen pregnancy was something whispered about in 1989, but I noticed the stares. Because of those stares I wanted to make sure I did everything right. I wanted to have… [Continue Reading]