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Family Relationships

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Parenting Emerging Adults: Boundaries and Limits

Navigating a role shift when adult children move back home.

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Parenting Emerging Adults: Adaptability

Adaptability is a big part of helping older children “leave the nest” well.

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When Mothers and Grandmothers Parent Children Together

Some mothers coparent their kids with their own mothers. Through cooperation, these women can encourage healthy development in their children and grandchildren.

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Lifewise Activities: Finding the Right Fit as a Volunteer

Of all the elements that contribute to a positive volunteering experience, perhaps the most important is “fit.”

Understanding Attachment Challenges in Adoptive Families

Understanding Attachment Challenges in Adoptive Families

Author Shannon Guerra offers help to parents struggling to cultivate a bond with their adopted children. She also suggests ways we can support adoptive families.

Rebuilding Your Relationship With Your Children After a Divorce

Divorce is difficult for children. Confusion and hurt can often lead to resentment and emotional separation between kids and parents.

Your Kids Can Avoid Negative Thinking Traps

Dwelling on truth will help your child make wiser choices and discover better solutions to the challenges she faces.

Mothering When Life Gets Hard

Kara Tippetts on shepherding the hearts of our children amid the stress of life.

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Facing Your New Financial Reality

Take steps to lower your financial stress.

To Date or Not To Date?

Dating becomes more complicated when you are a single parent.

Your Child and the No-Show Parent

Help your kids deal with the disappointment brought on by the other parent.

Three Daughters and a Dad

Take steps to keep communication with your kids open and honest.

6 Ways to Effectively Lead Young Children

Setting the tone of leadership while your children are young prepares you to lead well throughout your child’s life in your home.

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Single Doesn’t Mean Alone

As a single parent, resist the urge to retreat from healthy relationships.

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A Single Dad: Unplugged

Read about one man’s decision to put his kids first.

Seeking Sole Custody

One mom tells the story of her fight for her daughter.

Rashel’s Choice

One woman reaches beyond herself to serve her community.

Reclaiming Christmas Joy

New traditions can be simple, meaningful and part of the healing process.

The Overwhelmed Single Parent

Quit trying to be both Mom and Dad.

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The Path to Healing

Help your children find their way through the pain of your divorce.