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Understanding and Encouraging Opposite-Sex Friendships

While there are challenges to opposite-gender friendships, there are also genuine benefits if you position your son or daughter to have these types of friendships.

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10 Good Life Lessons That My Parents Taught Me

Here are ten lessons that my parents have taught me over the years, and that continue to make an impact on my life and worldview.

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Have Faith in God: 9 Bible Verses to Bless Your Kids

Encourage your kids to hold fast to the hope of Christ and to lean on Bible verses like these to bolster their faith in every season of life.

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The Shoe Rule: Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Family Rules

What started as a rule to get our kids to put away their shoes grew into a good example of how doing right was a much better choice than doing what was convenient.

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The Five Senses of Connection

Welcoming foster children into our home has caused Angie and me to work harder at building a connection with our kids and showing them they have value in God’s eyes. That’s why we intentionally use sensory experiences to let them know we care.

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6 Ways You Make a Difference as a Parent

We often wonder how our parenting can make an impact on our kids. These six ways will show you how being a parent can make all the difference.

Public Reading of Scripture With Your Kids

If the practice of public reading of Scripture with your family sounds good to you, you may be wondering how to get started. Well, we have a few options for you!

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7 Tips For How To Recover From Toddler Stage Burnout

There is no getting around it: Bringing up a toddler requires a seemingly limitless supply of time and energy. Here are seven ways to fight burnout when you have a busy toddler in the house.

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10 Ways To Raise Kids To Be Contributors

Here are 10 ways to raise your kids as contributors to the world around them and to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Being an Authoritative Parent

Authoritative parenting values the relationship with their son or daughter while valuing the development of their child. The New Year is a great time to focus on implementing this parenting style in your life.

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Your Story Matters: How to Write a Memoir That Leaves a Family Legacy

Every person has a story – and that story matters! Sharing our stories with our families and others around us can be a powerful way to share our faith and encourage others in their own lives.

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How to Introduce Your Kids to the Scriptures

Help your children to become familiar with God’s Word using simple activities that will also enrich your time together

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Nature and Nurture in Child Development

What’s interesting about nature and nurture in child development is that they are both significantly impacted by the way God made us.

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Unique Moms on the Other Side of the World

Moms have the same fundamental desire: safety and the best for their kids. But women with disabilities and those in poverty lack the same opportunities.

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Living Out The Blessing with Your Older Children

Blessing our adult children may seem harder than blessing our kids when they are young. However, it’s still vitally important.

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The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting

The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting is a simple framework of seven powerful traits that will help you grow in your parenting journey, and be the most effective parent you can be.

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Summer Resources for Parents

From family vacations to Summer camps, Focus on the Family is here to help you navigate Summer time as a family.

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Resources for Parents

From early childhood to college years, Focus on the Family is pleased to share our most popular parenting resources with you!

Tips for Parents Living with Young Adult Children

Tips for Parents Living with Young Adult Children

Whether you are enjoying or being challenged by this time of living with your young adult child, it’s a great time to develop adaptability.

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Coronavirus Safety Tips for Kids

Parents can relay simple tips to their children to help stop the spread of coronavirus.