Kristin Bird, Author at LifeTeen.com for Catholic Youth

Kristin Bird

I’m a wife, mother, disciple of Jesus, and on fire Catholic. My husband and I live in Oshkosh, WI, with our three teenage children. Like a stereotypical Wisconsin girl, my favorite food is cheese, and I bleed green and gold (Go Pack Go!). When I get out from behind the computer screen, you can usually find me quoting movies, at 70s & 80s classic rock concerts, laughing at bad puns, or with my nose in a book. My mission in life is to set the world ablaze from the frozen tundra (Luke 12:49).

How to Talk to Your Teens

Tips for Authentic Conversations Raising a teenager is no easy feat! As teens grow and mature, solid and effective communication between parents and teens becomes increasingly important. It’s no secret that engaging in meaningful, authentic conversations with our teens can help build trust, understanding, and a strong bond between us

Parenting the Digital World

“Do you think we spend too much time on our phones?” we asked them. They agreed immediately. “We think so too. We’re adults, with fully developed brains, pretty well-formed consciences, and years of practice controlling our impulses…but we still struggle not to let these devices consume our lives. It doesn’t seem fair to ask you to try to regulate your technology use when we can’t even do it well ourselves.”