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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.

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Exercise for Young and Old

Enjoy using these creative ways to integrate exercise into your and your children’s daily routines.

Routines for Your Kids

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

Three toddlers sit side-by-side in front of a pile of toys. One tries to take a toy airplane from the middle child.

Shaping Toddler Behavior

Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.

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.

Are You Kind to Your Kids?

There is no need to be rude in your parenting. Instead, approach family life with a sensible and respectful tone.

Teaching Boys to Show Empathy

Biblical manhood means responding to the emotions of others thoughtfully and empathetically.

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Teaching Kids to Be Financially Savvy

Money expert Mary Hunt shares the stories and mishaps from teaching her kids to be financially responsible and provides insight on the importance of instilling values in your children to give, save and plan ahead.

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Connecting With Your Child (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Karyn Purvis offers practical advice for parents on building and maintaining a trust-based relationship with their children. She explains how parent-child attachments are designed by God to work, what happens when that connection is broken and how parents can give their children a voice for their thoughts and feelings. (Part 2 of 2)

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Connecting With Your Child (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Karyn Purvis offers practical advice for parents on building and maintaining a trust-based relationship with their children. She explains how parent-child attachments are designed by God to work, what happens when that connection is broken and how parents can give their children a voice for their thoughts and feelings. (Part 1 of 2)

Family Fitness

Find fitness solutions that seamlessly fit into everyday family life!

Witness to a Kiss

Your stepchildren need you to model healthy affection with your spouse in front of them, no matter what they say.

The Wise Stepmom

Get insights into your relationships as you adjust to your new role as a stepmother.

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Kids and Money

Your kids can learn more about their monetary boundaries with your help.

Am I a Bad Parent?

I could do better, and I make mistakes. But does that make me a bad parent?

Control and Motherhood

Is there such a thing as being in control when you’re a mother?

Uncovering Your Mom Personality (Part 2 of 2)

Uncovering Your Mom Personality (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on her book (un)Natural Mom, Hettie Brittz outlines the four main personality types of moms, unpacks the positive and negative traits of each, and explains how a mom can have a thriving relationship with her children by harmonizing her personality type with theirs. (Part 2 of 2)

Uncovering Your Mom Personality

Uncovering Your Mom Personality (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on her book (un)Natural Mom, Hettie Brittz outlines the four main personality types of moms, unpacks the positive and negative traits of each, and explains how a mom can have a thriving relationship with her children by harmonizing her personality type with theirs. (Part 1 of 2)

4 Pokémon GO Safety Tips

Are your teens playing Pokémon GO? Help keep them safe while teaching them to respect societal boundaries.

Bedtime Rituals

Is bedtime a problem at your home? Here are a few suggestions for creating a better bedtime routine.