Sometimes you have to start by doing what’s right and good by your stepkids (even when you don’t initially like them).
Parenting
You can encourage stepsiblings to bond through shared experiences.
Suddenly, I was the single father of a 4-year-old Disney princess and a little boy who had just learned to walk.
Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.
Step into a new area of relationship with your adult child
Get over your need for your step kids to like you.
Patience helped one man earn a place in his stepdaughter’s heart.
Margot Starbuck and David King offer advice to parents from their book, Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports. (Part 2 of 2)
Margot Starbuck and David King offer advice to parents from their book, Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports. (Part 1 of 2)
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Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
Learn how to determine what your child really wants when your kid says he or she wants to live with the other parent.
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give HIs life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 NIV)
Are you looking for the Focus on the Family 2015 Advent calendar? You can still download the true stories centered around the Christmas season.
Teaching children to respond with kindness even when others are bothersome.
Practical tips for moving with little ones and making the transition easier for them.
Encourage your super-hero-loving kids in pointing to real-life individuals who have made an impact in history and today.
Kids in blended families have circumstances that make life more stressful for them. As parents and stepparents, making ourselves aware of their perspective is one of the most loving things we can do.
If you are fortunate enough to have extended family living nearby, why not resurrect the often-overlooked tradition of a family meal?