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Letting Go of Adoption Expectations to Meet a Child’s Needs

Unfulfilled expectations can lead to disappointment and even disconnection between parents and adopted children.

Sexting: Why Parents Should Care and What They Should Do About It

Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.

Seven Billion and Counting: How Many is Too Many?

How should we feel about our world population at 7 billion?

End Childhood Comparisons and Choose Contentment

Do your kids compare what they have to what others own? Help them beat this comparison game by learning to be thankful for what they have, even when others have more.

Engage: Reflecting God’s Heart

Help your children understand how to love others as Jesus loves them.

When the Bible Isn’t G-Rated

As parents, you can help your kids grapple with the messiness in Scripture and come to a better understanding of who God is.

Setting Boundaries for Toddlers

Use these six strategies to establish an understanding of appropriate behavior in young kids.

Talking to Kids About Natural Disasters

Help kids face their fears in a world where bad things happen

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Talking to Kids About the Persecuted Church

A conversation to have with your children about those who are suffering for their faith — when your children are ready

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Constructive Praise

Help your kids grow in confidence and resilience through healthy patterns of praise. 

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Passing Along a Blessing to Your Children

Dr. John Trent explains the concept of the biblical blessing and why receiving that blessing helps children thrive. Our guest also offers parents practical suggestions for bestowing blessings on their kids. 

Show Kids How to Appreciate Their Pastor

Celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month by teaching your kids to show gratitude to your family’s pastor.

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4 Ways to Calm Toddler Tantrums

There are few things more humiliating for parents than public tantrums by their children. Here are four ways to help your young child resolve frustration by teaching him to be independent in a healthy way.

Fair Does Not Mean Equal: Discipline in adoptive families

One family reveals how they helped their biological child understand discipline differences after adopting an older child.

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Teaching Good Manners to Your Kids (Part 2 of 2)

Author and speaker Donna Jones offers parents insights and practical advice for conquering the monumental task of instilling good manners in their children. (Part 2 of 2)

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Teaching Good Manners to Your Kids (Part 1 of 2)

Author and speaker Donna Jones offers parents insights and practical advice for conquering the monumental task of instilling good manners in their children. (Part 1 of 2)

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Teaching Kids Life Skills

Are your kids ready for the real world? What are the basics that you’d like your children to know before they left home?

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Spread the Word: Bring Your Bible to School

Students across the country can celebrate religious freedom while sharing God’s love with their classmates.

Romantic Comedy: No Laughing Matter

Is infatuation equal to love? Help your kids understand that a strong feeling of physical attraction is not the primary indicator that a person is in love.

Dating in a Digital World

Help teens choose what works today without compromising what has worked in the past.