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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

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.

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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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Spread the Word: Bring Your Bible to School

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

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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?

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.

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Manners and Making Friends

Help your child learn the necessary traits for developing friendships.

Adoption: When Siblings Are Strangers

Ease into the transition of building bonds between new siblings after an adoption

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Encouraging Siblings to Get Along

Foster your children’s relationships with each other so they can learn to appreciate what makes each sibling unique.

Helping Your Teen Choose a College

Get helpful tips and great insight to help you and your teen prepare for college.

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Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

Best-selling author Tim Elmore offers insights about common parental mistakes and explains how parents can train their kids to be strong, healthy and ready for adulthood. (Part 2 of 2)

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Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

Best-selling author Tim Elmore offers insights about common parental mistakes and explains how parents can train their kids to be strong, healthy and ready for adulthood. (Part 1 of 2)

22 Books Kids Read at School

If you don’t have time to read all the books that your kids may have to read during class, consider reading book reviews for parents about these books. After all, once kids learn to read well, a book’s reading level is less important than whether the content inside is developmentally appropriate.