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Helping Military Families

Military families need your support. Here are some insights into what you can do to be there for them.

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The Moments We Nearly Miss

Seize unexpected opportunities to make memories.

Is Your Child Underachieving in School?

Children labeled as “underachievers” are often more capable than people realize.

When Your Toddler Misbehaves

What do you do when your toddler acts out? Try these four successful ways to get through these trying times and perhaps avoid a meltdown—both yours and your toddler’s.

Love at Its Best for New Dads

Congratulations, you’re a father! The secret to loving a newborn is setting aside your personal desires and meeting your child’s needs.

Meaning in the Margins

Make the most of every moment you have with your kids.

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At Home in the Storm: Raising confident and courageous kids

It’s easy to forget what our ultimate job is — to work toward preparing and releasing our kids into the world, to help them trust God and to go on to serve Him.

Middle Schoolers: Let Them Push…But Don’t Let Go

Give older middle schoolers what they need, not necessarily what they think they want.

What Motivates Your Child to Learn?

Understand what motivates each of your children and whether those motivators are formed within themselves or developed through external circumstances.

Encouraging Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic Learning

What works for one child academically may not work for another. Figure out how to support your children in their learning

Thoughtful Kids in a Rapid Sound-Bites World

Kids are increasingly pressured by our media-saturated world to react quickly to information — but there is nothing wrong with a deliberate thinker.

Beyond Basic Academics

Dads can model a love of learning, especially when home schooling.

The Fatherhood Mandate

What should be a father’s top priority?

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Home Runs and Checkmates

Step into your kids’ world instead of dragging them into yours.

In Search of Greatness as a Father

There are two definitions of greatness. Which will you choose?

Different From Dad

Value your kids’ differences.

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Assuring Moms in Their Parenting Journey (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on her recent book The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh offers encouragement and biblically-based wisdom to moms who are facing uncertainty and anxiety as they wrestle with difficult questions including: “Am I messing up my kids?” “How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith?” …

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Assuring Moms in Their Parenting Journey (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on her recent book The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh offers encouragement and biblically-based wisdom to moms who are facing uncertainty and anxiety as they wrestle with difficult questions including: “Am I messing up my kids?” “How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith?” …

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A Mother’s Influence

Be intentional and sensitive in your influence as a mother.

Are You in Control?

There is a fine line between encouraging and nagging.