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Enjoy the benefits of Proactive Parenting and use these PACES for Parents resources to keep your kids safe and happy even in the teenage years.

Being a teenager is hard.

Parenting teenagers can be even harder.

Kids change in the teen years, so parents need to change too. Whether you’re approaching that stage with pre-teens or already facing a crisis situation, this is where you can learn how to make a positive difference in the life of your kids.

See how you can become more aware of the path your teen 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 Be a GREAT parent

Click below to get easy-to-use resources to help you parent your kids effectively

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.

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 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.

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. Teenage substance abuse can affect any kid in any family. Therefore, we focus on prevention rather than waiting until your child’s life—and yours—has come apart. Being proactive in your parenting will help the entire 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, spiritual, personal, and recovery principles into easy-to-understand steps anyone can take. As you put these 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 teenagers 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 teenager may be struggling with personal, mental, or substance abuse issues.

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