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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.

What if a Drug Problem Has Already Developed?

How to respond to your teen’s substance abuse

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What Service Looks Like

Christ calls us to live our faith by loving and serving the people He brings into our lives. How are you training your children to do this?

Reducing the Risk for Substance Abuse

Tips for protecting your kids from drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

‘Sorry’ Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Asking for forgiveness is an admission that you’ve made a poor decision – and it can be humiliating to admit you’re wrong – but kids say they respect their parents more when they apologize.

Household Idols

The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.

Father tries to console crying teen daughter

Tools for Listening to Your Teen

How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you

Girl holding teddy bear and facing the wall as she is disciplined

What Does the Bible Say About Discipline?

Parents can learn how to best discipline their children by taking note of how the Bible says God disciplines us.

Where Do I Begin?

Saying you’re sorry to your kids opens up plenty of possibilities – all of them good.

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Helping Your Teen Learn Selfless Living

One of the biggest challenges parents face is training teens to consider the needs of others over their own needs.

Upset mom talking at her teen daughter who doesn’t care and is turned away and staring off into space

The Right Way to Communicate During Conflict

You’ll be amazed at how easily some arguments are solved after you both feel understood and valued.

Wonderfully Made

Reassuring children of their distinctiveness helps them to see that it is OK to be different.

Choosing a Family Hobby

How to choose a hobby that the whole family can enjoy

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Anger Busters for Kids

Here are eight ideas to calm your child.

Mom has positive engagement with her teen son at kitchen table

Effective Communication With Your Teen

Allow your teen’s feelings to touch you, and then help him see that you truly understand his feelings.

How to Help Your Child Grieve

Tips to help your children through the grieving process.

Making Wise Decisions During Conflicts

Eight tips for creating a win/win solution

Picture of a confident, joyful teen

Teaching Teens the Life Skill of Renewing Their Minds

The most important skill you can teach your teen is the renewing of his mind. This article examines five steps that will help you encourage your teen in this area.

Unhealthy Ways to Argue with Your Teen

Four habits to avoid in family disagreements with your teens