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What Defines A Father?

Help your child embrace God as his or her heavenly Father.

When Adult Children Reject The Faith

When adult children reject the faith, questions arise from the emotions and doubt. Learn how to commit to loving your kids in this situation.

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How To Find Great Books To Read To Your Kids

Learn how to find books to read to your kids and get a list to start today!

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How to Talk to 7-10 Year Olds About Their Bodies

Childhood is often marked with frequent ‘why’ questions, so it’s appropriate to consider how we’ll share God’s design with these curious minds under our care.

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Famous Christian Women Who Changed The Modern World

As parents, it’s good to teach our children about heroic people who have shined the light of truth in their generations. Here is a list of some of great women from the past two centuries who made an impact on their world – and who can serve as role models for us today.

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What You Need To Know About LGBT Curriculum In Your Kid’s Public School

As a parent, you have the right to interact in a meaningful way within your child’s school community to impact success and learning.

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6 Ways To Respond To A Strong-Willed Child

Raising strong-willed children can be demanding, but it’s also incredibly gratifying. When taught with patience and firm, loving guidance, they can become life-changing leaders.

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Hope and Faith During Single Parent Struggles

Single parenting carries an enormous burden and collection of struggles. But there is also a unique opportunity to shape your children in positive ways. Armed with a strong faith, you can raise resilient, successful kids.

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Top 10 Best Toys for Babies and Why

Experts recommend traditional toys as best for teaching all the skills your baby should develop in the first months of life. And even better news for today’s cash-strapped parents: traditional toys are inexpensive.

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Teaching Kids How To Be Humble

The growth of humility in your child’s life will lead to positive development in many other areas of their character and relationships.

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What Should I Do If My Baby Hates Tummy Time?

Most mothers know tummy time play should occur during the early months, but many have no idea why it is important. Without understanding the reasons for this recommendation, it is easy to skip it when your baby fusses, spits up, or seems panicked.

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Teaching Your Kids To Read The Bible

Here’s an easy way to teach your kids to dive into God’s Word: show them how to R.E.A.D. the Bible!

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How Can I Raise Godly Teen Disciples?

This journey to raise godly teen disciples will demand patience, love, and commitment, but its rewards are everlasting.

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What If Your Child Sees Inappropriate Content Online?

You have done everything you can to protect your children from the horrors of the world. Sometimes the best you can do, is help them through it.

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Do Fathers Really Matter?

A father’s gifts of quality time, life-giving words, and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children.

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How To Explain LGBT Pronoun Usage To Your Kids

Learn how to address and answer your child’s questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to equip your children to communicate using love, care, and compassion.

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Questions to Prepare Your Kids for Moral Dilemmas

How will your children respond when confronted by a moral dilemma? Prepare them before they are.

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Raising Christian Teens to Be Effective Disciples

Your teen has the potential to make a profound impact on their peers, leading them to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and nurturing a lifelong love for God.

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Do You Worry About Being Judged A Bad Parent?

Are you a bad parent? Tim Hawkins weighs in and humorously dances around that question until he comes to a realization about parenting.

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Talking To Your Son About Puberty

Few words carry more awkwardness and confusion than puberty. However, this is the most critical point in your son’s life. Take initiative in leading your son through these physical, emotional, and mental changes.