Kristen Hatton

Kristen Hatton holds a master’s in counseling and works primarily with teen girls, parents and families. She is the author of Parenting AheadThe Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for StudentsFace Time: Your Identity in a Selfie World, and Get Your Story Straight. Kristen and her pastor husband reside in Dallas, Texas and are the parents of three young adults and a son-in-law. Learn more by visiting her website at www.kristenhatton.com.

The Heart of Middle School Meanness

It doesn’t matter where you live, what type of school system you are in, or who your kids’ friends are, there is no fool proof way of avoiding middle school meanness. That is not to say the meanness…

When Talking to Your Teen is Hard

One night at the beginning of the summer, my college-bound daughter was home without plans.  Her friends were either out of town or working. She was bored. Now I could think of several things she could use the time for – you know,…