Playing games and doing activities with our kids is a fantastic opportunity to connect with them.
Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)
These eight tips can help create a successful and less stressful environment for you and your kids while you are working from home.
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Table of contentsLiving with Your Family in Close QuartersHitting the Pause ButtonGrace – An Undeserved GiftShowing GraceWhen Real Life HitsGo To Your ClosetFrom Frustration to Authentic CommunicationFocus on the Opportunity Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your …
Shy children leave many thoughts bottled up—thoughts that could help him or her connect with others if only they were brought out. Imagine how many incredible thoughts are not shared because of shyness!
Parents need to be aware of dangerous social media challenges – such as the new Outlet Challenge – and should take steps to minimize the impact on their kids.
Ways to help teens understand or heal from sexual assault and rape.
Parenting reactive children or youth can be difficult but a technique known as Therapeutic Parenting can be helpful.
Help your kids work toward a bright future.
My son, Ben, didn’t accept his new dad at first. It was one of our first step-parent problems. Jealousy, pride and stubbornness kept them from bonding.
Every child has a unique learning style. Parents can help their children succeed in school by understanding their learning styles.
Fathers can bond with their kids through adventure.
Sometimes letting kids make mistakes can be the best help a parent can give.
It takes more than super strength to be a super dad. Strong dads serve their families everyday.
When fathers make intentional efforts to disciple and mentor their sons, they build strong relationships and encourage faith development.
Did you know the majority of students in the United States spend at least six hours per day in school? That’s a lot of time, and it presents a unique challenge to Christian students who spend that time in an environment that’s completely different than—or even contradicts—what they learn at home and at church. In …
Be prepared for these three challenges when grandchildren are in your care
Contributor journals are an easy, fun way to stay connected to your family.
Learn how to prepare for the upcoming transition in your preteen’s life. Understand these three keys to helping your kids launch into this next stage of life.
How learned helplessness develops in families
How to parent well even if you didn’t have a good role model