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Helping Kids Adjust to a New Baby

When a new baby arrives, an older sibling may become jealous. Here are some ideas on how to make sure you give enough attention for two and not wear yourself out.

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Protecting Your Child From Sexual Abuse

Justin and Lindsey Holcomb offer practical advice for how parents can safeguard their kids from sexual abuse in a discussion based on their book God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies.

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Show Your Kids How to Be Hospitable to Your Neighbors

The Gospel comes with a house key, and it starts with showing our children how to be hospitable to neighbors.

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Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen

Jonathan McKee offers insight and practical suggestions to parents seeking to guide their teens toward smart management of their digital world in a discussion based on his book The Teen’s Guide to Social Media and Mobile Devices: 21 Tips to Wise Posting in an Insecure World.

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Understanding How to Manage Anger in Motherhood (Part 2 of 2)

Based on their book Triggers, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry, like when their children whine, disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion, noise and household mess. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can manage their anger …

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Understanding How to Manage Anger in Motherhood (Part 1 of 2)

Based on their book Triggers, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry, like when their children whine, disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion, noise and household mess. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can manage their anger …

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While Droids Stood Watch

Sometimes it’s nice to give traditions a little twist.

Sibling Rivalry: Teaching Kids to be Kind

Here are some tips parents can use to encourage kindness between siblings.

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Embracing Childlike Faith as a Mom

Erin Hawley encourages moms to embrace the positive characteristics of faith that come naturally to their kids in a discussion based on her book, Living Beloved: Lessons From My Little Ones About the Heart of God.

The Truth About Lying

Teach your children to consistently tell the truth.

Plan Ahead So You’ll Say the Right Thing to Your Kids

Planning out what to say in frustrating parenting moments can help you speak life into your children instead of tearing them down.

3 Things Your Teens Fear the Most

What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.

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Serving as a Family

Serving others teaches kids to think beyond themselves and their own needs.

Perseverance: How Your Kids Can Overcome Hardship

Perseverance is an overlooked but essential quality that parents need to instill in their children

How to Get Your Kids to Wear the Right Clothes for the Weather

As your children learn to dress independently, help them consider the weather when making clothing choices for the day.

Celebrate the New Year

As you and your family ring in the new year, consider these ideas for getting your year off to a great start!

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How to Encourage Your Kids to Do What’s Right

Here are five ways you can encourage your children to do what’s right and raise them to value and demonstrate integrity.

Should You Give Your Stepkids Hugs and Kisses?

Why stepparents need to respect physical boundaries

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Combating Bullies in Your Child’s Life (Part 2 of 2)

Jonathan McKee reflects on the bullying he endured as a child and the valuable lessons he’s learned from his experiences in a discussion based on his book The Bullying Breakthrough: Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies. (Part 2 of 2)

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Combating Bullies in Your Child’s Life (Part 1 of 2)

Jonathan McKee reflects on the bullying he endured as a child and the valuable lessons he’s learned from his experiences in a discussion based on his book The Bullying Breakthrough: Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies. (Part 1 of 2)

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