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Christ is Lord

Do your children understand the meaning of these words? Use these age-appropriate activities to help them better understand what “Christ is Lord” means.

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Teach Us to Pray

Kids can talk to God whenever they want. To help them understand more about prayer, try using these age-appropriate activities.

Running With Perseverance

Use these age appropriate activities to teach your children about persevering in their faith.

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The Reason for Hope

In a culture that has lost hope, use these activities to teach your kids what hope is and that they do have a hope. 

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Raising Teachable Kids (Part 2 of 2)

Child psychologist and author Dr. Todd Cartmell offers parents practical advice and encouragement in a discussion based on his book 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Raising Teachable Kids (Part 1 of 2)

Child psychologist and author Dr. Todd Cartmell offers parents practical advice and encouragement in a discussion based on his book 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids. (Part 1 of 2)

How to Talk to Your Kids

How to Talk to Your Kids so They Talk to You

Knowing how to talk to your kids can feel overwhelming. To guide our kids toward independence, we need to walk alongside and support them.

The Discipline Checkup

Teach appropriate and biblical thinking and behavior.

Did Baby Jesus Wear Diapers?

Are you looking for a way to effectively respond to your child’s questions about God?

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Teaching Kids About Heaven

Learn the principles that can help your family begin a Bible-based conversation about our eternal home.

A Double Dose of Variety

Raising kids in an intercultural home has many benefits.

Life Can Be Beautiful

Enjoy a strong relationship with your teens.

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Does Performance Drive Your Parenting?

Stop being a trophy parent. 

How to Merge Right

Tips for blending stepfamilies.

The Family Merger

Be intentional when blending families to smooth the process.

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Little Boys and Superheroes

Find ways to help your sons navigate their need for heroes.

Blended Family Meetings

There is value in regularly scheduled time with your family.

What Stays? What Goes?

It’s not as easy as you think. Get solid tips for merging stepfamilies.

Compassion for the Homeless

When your tweens ask about the homeless, do you know how to respond? Read about ways to engage your tweens’ growing sense of observation and justice.

Fewer Toys, More Christmas Joy

Parents of young children don’t need to spend a lot of money to make the holidays merry.