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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Cole Catherman, co-author of the best-selling book The Manual to Middle School

Cole Catherman

Cole Catherman is a highly competitive and strongly compassionate teen. Whether he’s volunteering as a mentor or attempting to set a school sports record, he commits his very best. Writing with his father and older brother, Cole co-authored the best-selling book The Manual to Middle School. As both a computer programmer and Boy Scout, Cole works to balance his tech life with his love for the outdoors. In the years to come, he plans to invent new technology that will help people become better stewards of our planet.

Focus on the Family Broadcast

Braving Middle School Like a Boss

Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our guests cover topics that include bullies, relationship drama, communication with parents, and much more.