Sons and daughters need their dads to connect with them on a regular basis. But since dads relate to their kids differently than moms, it can be challenging to know what the best ways are to connect. Dr. Meg Meeker offers tips for building healthy father-son and father-daughter relationships.
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Does your child misbehave in a way that can be traced back to something you do? Is your teen’s rebellious attitude similar to yours? Your kids’ behavior isn’t your fault, but sometimes it means you have work to do.
One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is deciding on the working arrangements following the birth of a baby.
When a new baby arrives, an older sibling may become jealous. Here are some ideas on how to make sure you give enough attention for two and not wear yourself out.
Sometimes it’s nice to give traditions a little twist.
What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.
Why stepparents need to respect physical boundaries
As you and your family ring in the new year, consider these ideas for getting your year off to a great start!
Intentional parenting just means having a plan
I wanted to fix my stepson’s problems. But I had to accept that they weren’t my problems to fix. It took some time for me to realize this. Here are some truths I have learned about letting go.
Get ideas for approaching October’s harvest season with mindfulness, while still keeping true to your family’s standards.
Our kids show us what it means to have the bold spirit of a child. They live all in, and through them God shows parents how to do the same.
Prepare your teens to get along with the people they’ll live with in college
Stepsibling jealousy can be subtle, volatile and destructive, but detecting it isn’t difficult if you know what to look for.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep calm and be the dad.
Do your kids feel overlooked? Try these simple ways to give them one-on-one attention.
Joe Battaglia explains what it means to have a father present in the lives of teens.
As we reach retirement age, the temptation is to think our time is finally our own. But what if God has something else in mind for us during this new life stage?
Do you allow your children to enjoy the same rights to privacy that you have as a parent and as an adult?
As a single parent, I orbited around my kids’ lives, but that wasn’t healthy for me … or for them.