Dr. Kathy opens the mail bag to answer some of your biggest questions. Today she reflects on a series she received from Summit Ministries. We open the conversation with an adult child asking how they can give confidence to their parents that they did a good job parenting, even when they don't believe it. We also look into how to guide children who are lying, and what the benchmarks of good parenting should be.

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In this episode, we dive into alarming trends surrounding LGBTQ identification and suicidality among high school students, particularly focusing on the significant increase in LGBTQ identification among females, which rose from 15% in 2015 to 34% in 2021. We discuss the concerning rise in suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts among female students during the same period. With data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's biennial youth risk behavior survey, we explore the implications of these findings and the urgent need for supportive measures for youth questioning their gender identity. Join us as we emphasize the importance of prayer and community support in addressing these tragic statistics.

Dr. Kathy explores the reality many of us face, that there are kids in our family who are challenging and not our favorite. Through developing helpful goals, Dr. Kathy gives encouragement and resource to alter our approach and guide us to have a strong outlook that guides us to better care for the kids God has given us, and not long for the kids we want to parent.