BUILD A
HAPPIER FAMILY

Help your family stay healthy, happy, and connected with easy-to-use resources for parents and other members of the family.

Help guide your kids

and make a difference in their lives.

Whether you have small kids, are approaching those difficult teen years, or are already facing a crisis situation with your children, this is where you can learn how to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone in the family.

See how you can become more aware of the path your child is on, deepen your relationship, and equip them to deal with the temptations and risky situations they will face. With preparation and the right steps, everything can get better.

Simple STEPS TO Lead Your Family

Parents of Pre-Teens and Teenagers

Biblical parenting to help Disciple your kids

Learn a Scripture-based approach to be the best parent you can be and make a positive impact on your kids’ lives and future generations.

PARENTing TEENAGERS TO BE HEALTHY AND HAPPY

Learn the top few key things that will make a big difference in your kids’ lives, especially as you guide them through the teenage years.

parenting in a crisis to help protect your kids

Learn how to prevent or minimize a crisis, because half of families will face substance abuse or mental health issues with their kids.

Resources for Adults and Youth

Living Intentionally to Change Your Life

Practical steps that will help you change your life for the better by living more intentionally. (Useful for adults, parents, and youth.)

Dealing with Anxiety and Living Life Better

Take these practical and proven steps to help you feel less worry and also find more peace, satisfaction, and hope. Starting now.

Improve Relationships One Step at a Time

Connect with others, build closer relationships, and find belonging with family and friends and feel more happiness, joy, and purpose.

Parents of Kids of All Ages

Proactive Parenting to Raise Awesome Children

How parents of elementary-age children can build a strong, healthy foundation so their younger kids are happy and well-prepared for life.

Helping Young People Live on Purpose

Steps for teenagers and early-20s to deal with real life and fulfill their potential. (Good for parents too.)
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How to Be a "Great" Grandparent or mentor

Practical tips and techniques to help you be the best grandparent you can be and have a positive impact on your grandkids.

Get additional resources below to help you become the best parent you can be. Your child’s well-being, and maybe their life, are at stake. Substance abuse and mental health issues can affect any kid in any family. We focus on prevention rather than waiting until your child’s life—and yours—comes apart. Being proactive in your parenting will help the whole family!

PACES for Parents will help you prevent problems and promote wellness

Preparation – Become proactive and prepared to protect your kids from harmful issues.
Awareness – Be aware of what your kids are going through and challenges they face.
Connection – Deepen and strengthen your relationship with your son or daughter.
Education – Equip your kids to deal with the life issues and situations they will face.
Steps – Build a plan to help them become the man or woman they are meant to be.

We integrate emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and physical wellness principles into simple-to-understand steps anyone can take. As you put these easy-to-use concepts into practice, your child will not only be safer, they will be happier as well, and you will sleep better at night.

Our material is based on proven, research-based principles. You can learn practical, how-to techniques at your pace in the confidentiality of your home. No matter what is going on in your family, you can protect your child from problems and help them lead a happier life.

We've been there

We know what you're going through, and we can help

“I personally dealt with substance abuse myself and as the parent of a son who struggled with drugs and alcohol. Research shows that 90% of people with a substance problem began using before the age of 18. But there’s good news, because 80% of teens say their parents are the biggest influence on those decisions.

We have done the research to identify the most effective things you can do to help your kids. Too many kids are being hurt, or worse, and families are being torn apart. Don’t make the mistakes that many parents have made. Become a more proactive parent!”

– Steve Ward, Founder and Executive Director of STEPS

Best Investment

This seminar was the best investment of time I have made recently, and I can recommend this session to other parents without hesitation.

Great Understanding

Great understanding of the pressures my child may be facing, how he may seek relief from pain, and how I can be aware and come alongside if destructive behaviors take over his life.

Wonderful Message

This is the beginning of the spread of a powerful, wonderful message, not just for folks in the middle of dangerous addiction, but even for the parent who does not fear this for their child.

So Much Insight

Highly recommend this to everyone - so much insight and great information regarding addiction and the heart journey for all those touched by addiction

Practical Wisdom

Steve leads his talk from a position of brokenness and humility. He imports practical wisdom and insights from his life experience.

Extremely Helpful

Steve sharing his family’s story with such honesty and humility was a true blessing to me. The information on how to parent in such a way as to hopefully prevent our children from going down this path of addiction was extremely helpful!

So relatable

This seminar helped me by giving me insight for my son, and Steve’s personal examples made it so relatable. Thank you for sharing from your heart.

Helpful Seminar

It would be a helpful seminar for a parent in any stage of their children’s lives. I appreciated the challenge, the encouragement, and the practical help.

Loved it

Loved the orientation toward grace and the personal stories related to the material. Thank you for caring enough to share your story to help others.

Excellent Material

Excellent specific material. Love the focus on the positives that prevent and build the life we would want. Loved the willingness to share your heart - was touched by your tears. Loved the honesty and the material that showed value of the difficult journey.

Informative and Practical

It was very informative and practical. It gave me a lot to think about and intentional ways to be a better parent.

Free Teenage Wellness Assessment

Find out if your kids may be struggling with personal, mental, or substance abuse issues.

BUILD A HAPPIER FAMILY