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Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

The Smart Stepparent

How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.

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Boost Curiosity and Thinking Skills

Curiosity is key to your child’s desire to learn.

Uploading Photos and Video

Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.

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Take the Stress Out of Family Gatherings

Do you experience stress, anxiety, even dread about some family get-togethers? You’re not alone.

Let Your Kids Fail

Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success

Being a Diligent Parent

Get 10 tips for becoming a parent who is diligent on a daily basis with teens.

What Is Service?

I never want my children to count their blessings in lieu of reaching out.

Help your child shift from gimme to grateful

Go From “Gimme” to Grateful Kids

Teaching children to be grateful and generous is a Christmas gift that can last a lifetime.

Share the Workload With Your Husband

Remember, nagging will not motivatate your husband to help out more.

Why Service is Necessary

Why Service Is Necessary

We serve others because of the example Christ set for us.

How to Get Things Done With Teens

Here are tips on connecting with teens and getting them to pitch in.

Healing 101

Here are tips for you and your child on healing after divorce.

Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Behaviors parents might notice if their teen or preteen is using drugs.

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Being Available For Your Teen

Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.

Beyond the Heartache

One mom shares her story of a rebellious daughter who comes home.

Punishment Versus Discipline

An effective parent has to learn the difference between punishment and discipline.

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

Understanding and responding to drug, alcohol and tobacco use among teens.

Teaching Service

Jesus set the standard of selflessness for His disciples when He told them to be His “witnesses, in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Such a command implies a life lived for others. While it may be too early to burden young children with such …

Working Moms Need to Delegate

As a working mom, the best way to reduce stress in caring for your family is to delegate chores and household responsibilities.