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Help save 14,400 babies from abortion!

Urgent Need: Will you become one of the life champions needed to step up today and help save 14,400 babies this year? It takes just $60 to help rescue a mother and her baby!

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Help save 14,400 babies from abortion!

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Are You a Marshmallow Mom?

Marshmallow moms are sweet. Who doesn’t love sugar? But being overly soft and sweet in our parenting can be detrimental to our kids.

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Loving Your Kids for Who They Are (Part 3 of 3)

Author Jill Savage and educational psychologist Dr. Kathy Koch explain why parents should avoid pushing perfection on their kids, and instead maintain realistic expectations and love them unconditionally. (Part 3 of 3)

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Loving Your Kids for Who They Are (Part 2 of 3)

Author Jill Savage and educational psychologist Dr. Kathy Koch explain why parents should avoid pushing perfection on their kids, and instead maintain realistic expectations and love them unconditionally. (Part 2 of 3)

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Loving Your Kids for Who They Are (Part 1 of 3)

Author Jill Savage and educational psychologist Dr. Kathy Koch explain why parents should avoid pushing perfection on their kids, and instead maintain realistic expectations and love them unconditionally. (Part 1 of 3)

Tween Attraction

Get ideas for how to parent your kids when they find that they are attracted to someone of the opposite sex.

A Teen Battle Worth Ignoring

Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.

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Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on their new book, Overwhelmed, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory offer advice for reducing stress, organizing your schedule, learning to say “no” to unnecessary commitments and increasing your capacity for joy. (Part 2 of 2)

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Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on their new book, Overwhelmed, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory offer advice for reducing stress, organizing your schedule, learning to say “no” to unnecessary commitments and increasing your capacity for joy. (Part 1 of 2)

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Trusting God Through an Adverse Diagnosis in Pregnancy

Brandon and Brittany Buell offer hope to expectant and new parents of disabled children as they share their moving story of raising their toddler son, Jaxon, who was born with part of his skull and most of his brain missing as a result of a rare medical condition.

Mom holds a happy, confident son

A New Goal for Discipline

Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.

The Best Way a Son Learns to Be a Man

Most boys enter healthy manhood with the help of a “point man” — someone who leads the way and offers support through the trials of life.

being a good neighbor

Is Your Child Being a Good Neighbor?

Being a good neighbor requires modeling consistency in displaying your love, compassion, and respect to the people within your neighborhood. Help your children love their neighbor by showing them how to build relationships with the people who live next door to you.

parenting battles

How to Pick Your Parenting Battles

When you pick your battles well, you continue to build your relationship with your teen. Here’s how.

Work: The Payoff Beyond the Paycheck

We work hard to provide for our families and to model a strong work ethic. Our kids see our dedication, but do they know what we’re working for?

The Ex Factor in Your Blended Family

Parents who are in a second marriage often have to make difficult choices. But they can’t afford to let their fear of what an ex might do overrun their commitment to their current marriage.

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Coping With the Loss of Your Adult Child

Speaker Jan Harrison discusses the unexpected death of her adult son, the challenge it posed to her faith, and how she found comfort in God as she was sustained by His grace. Jan also offers hope and encouragement to listeners who are dealing with a similar loss.

Is Your Daughter Ready to Date?

Do you want your daughter someday to marry the person for her? Set her on the road now to make healthy choices later.

Talking with Teens about Marijuana

Talking With Tweens About Marijuana

Help get kids thinking critically about why avoiding marijuana and other drugs is a smart, healthy choice. The goal is to avoid scare tactics while still sharing facts.

Natalie and her family: Bernie, Sadie and twins Gracie (wearing eyeglasses) and Bella

Natalie Grant: Music and Motherhood

Christian music artist Natalie Grant opens up about music, mothering and how God changed her plans for a family.

Routines for Your Kids

Creating and maintaining a routine can help you meet the needs of every member of your family.