Richard Brown

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easier than ever to feel overwhelmed. For our teenagers, the "scroll" has become a primary way of making sense of their feelings. They spend hours on TikTok, where 60-second clips promise to explain why they feel anxious, why they can’t focus, or why they feel so alone. While it’s wonderful that mental health is finally being talked about openly, the sheer volume of information can be confusing. As parents, we want to provide a beacon of hope and guidance,...

If you’ve spent any time looking at your teenager lately, you might see them constantly "connected." Their thumbs are flying across screens, they are watching TikToks, and their phones are buzzing with notifications from dawn until dusk. On the surface, they seem like the most connected generation in human history. But if you’re like many parents we talk to here at Grace Journey Counseling, LLC, you’ve noticed something else beneath the surface. You’ve noticed the quietness at the dinner...

Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager? Most of us remember the awkwardness of school dances, the nerves of a first crush, or the stress of a big exam. But today’s world is a little different. For our daughters, the "fast-paced world" isn’t just outside the front door, it’s right in their pockets, buzzing and blinking 24/7. As parents, we want to be a beacon of hope for our children. We want them to walk in the "peace of God, which transcends all understanding" (Philippians 4:7)....