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Stretching Their Limits

Encourage your teens to test boundaries in positive ways.

Everyday Peacemakers

Encouraging kids to reflect God’s peace in their interactions with each other.

The First Weeks Home After an Adoption

It takes time, flexibility and a whole lot of love to help a child adapt to a new family.

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Parenting Tips for the Middle School Years (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Kevin Leman and Mrs. Jean Daly offer parents of middle schoolers advice and encouragement in a discussion based on Dr. Leman’s new book, Planet Middle School: Helping Your Child Through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama. (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome to the Middle School Zone

Your child is changing. Is your parenting?

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Parenting Tips for the Middle School Years (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Kevin Leman and Mrs. Jean Daly offer parents of middle schoolers advice and encouragement in a discussion based on Dr. Leman’s new book, Planet Middle School: Helping Your Child Through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama. (Part 1 of 2)

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A Logical Faith

Why your teen’s college prep should include an understanding of the Christian worldview

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Respect Starts Now

It’s never too early (or late) to teach kids to be respectful.

Why Toddler Modesty?

Parents can teach toddlers about modesty, which builds an understanding and lays a foundation for future discussions.

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Facing the Truth

How do you tell your kids about a painful decision from your past?

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Calming Childhood Fears

When your child is frightened, he will look to you for emotional cues. Consider how other parents have worked with their children regarding childhood fears.

How to Get Kids to Care for and Be Kind to Your Pets

Train your kids to be gentle with and caring for pets from a young age.

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Missions to Manhood

Fathers can be purposeful in raising their sons to be good men.

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Family Dynamics During the Holidays

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley answer listener questions on how to successfully navigate family relationships during the holidays, and help couples work as a team to balance chores, budgets and family demands.

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Do You Need to Lighten Up

Don’t settle for a gloomy household. Instead, discover the fun in everyday family life.

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Living in a Broken World

Do you know how to reassure your kids when they doubt God’s goodness because of all the bad things happening in the world?

Are You Rewarding or Bribing Your Child?

Do you know the difference between a reward and a bribe? One encourages exasperating behavior and the other teaches kids the joy of doing what is right.

Helping Adopted Children Develop a Healthy Racial Identity

You can embrace the racial differences in your adopted children and give them a healthy cultural and family identity.

When Adopted Kids Need More Than a Parent’s Love

I remember thinking, All kids need is a little love. Now after adopting six children from foster care, I realize how naïve my words were.

The Struggle to Reach Normal After an Adoption

Adoption expectations—and unfortunate truths—can reveal our weakness and His power.