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Fathers: Having an Impact on Your Daughter’s Life (Part 2 of 2)

Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman shares valuable parenting lessons with personal stories and humor as he discusses the indelible imprint a father has on his daughter’s life. (Part 2 of 2)

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Fathers: Having an Impact on Your Daughter’s Life (Part 1 of 2)

Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman shares valuable parenting lessons with personal stories and humor as he discusses the indelible imprint a father has on his daughter’s life. (Part 1 of 2)

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Critical Talks to Have With Your Son

Best-selling author Vicki Courtney encourages parents to shape the lives of their sons by having meaningful conversations with them about important topics like resisting the negative influences of culture, the dangers of premarital sex and more.

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Game Plan for Having a Happier Family (Part 2 of 2)

Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman outlines five key ways parents can improve the relational dynamics in their family. (Part 2 of 2)

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Game Plan for Having a Happier Family (Part 1 of 2)

Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman outlines five key ways parents can improve the relational dynamics in their family. (Part 1 of 2)

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Powerful Hope for Discouraged Moms (Part 2 of 2)

Author Kathi Lipp offers encouragement to moms as she describes how they can work through struggles with guilt, shame and the illusion of perfection and being in control. (Part 2 of 2)

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Powerful Hope for Discouraged Moms (Part 1 of 2)

Author Kathi Lipp offers encouragement to moms as she describes how they can work through struggles with guilt, shame and the illusion of perfection and being in control. (Part 1 of 2)

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Kindergarten Readiness: Reading

Here are some enjoyable activities you can do with your child to help prepare her for kindergarten.

How to Choose Video Games Wisely

In the ever-changing landscape of video gaming, take the time necessary to ensure that your child engages in ‘safe’ games.

Kindergarten Milestones

This checklist will help determine how well your child has progressed in acquiring kindergarten skills.

Talk With Your Kids About Online Safety

Setting basic rules for Internet access can go a long way toward building a nurturing online environment in your home.

Readiness for Kindergarten: Your Child’s Mind

How Can I Help My Child Grow Intellectually? There are so many enjoyable ways you can support your kindergartner as he acquires these new skills! You are, after all, his most important teacher. Here are some suggestions: Challenge him to find different ways that numbers are used at home. These could include telephone books, measuring …

What Do I Say?

How to answer difficult questions your children ask.

Healthy Grief

What can you do to help children when they lose a grandparent, friend, sibling or parent?

Detriments of Video Games

As you might expect, there are several common drawbacks to video game play.

5 Mistakes That Can Turn Your Child into a Video Game Junkie

Avoid these common mistakes to help protect your child from video game addiction.

Tech Support for Parents

Help for parents who wonder how to guide their children’s use of technology in today’s tech-risky culture.

Types of Video Games

Get informed about the major video game categories.

Parents’ Guide to Video Games

Learn what makes video games addictive, signs of addiction and how to prevent them, plus how to choose family-friendly games.

Approaches to Discipline

Parents develop expectations for their child’s behavior based on age. However, there are factors to keep in mind.