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Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Abuse

As parents, it is our responsibility to keep our children out of potential risky situations. Beyond that, we have to teach them what to do if someone tries to exploit them sexually.

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.

When You Can’t Make It Better for Your Stepkids

I wanted to fix my stepson’s problems. But I had to accept that they weren’t my problems to fix. It took some time for me to realize this. Here are some truths I have learned about letting go.

Use of Pornography Among Tweens and Teens

As much as we’d like think of our children as innocent, we parents need to become aware of the widespread use of pornography among tweens and teens.

Are your kids ready to go back to school?

Easy Ideas for a Better Back to School

Searching for ways to ease your children into the school year? Try these ideas for getting them accustomed to the routine of returning to school this year.

Help Your Stepchildren Feel Secure in Your Love for Them

Stepsibling jealousy can be subtle, volatile and destructive, but detecting it isn’t difficult if you know what to look for.

Equip Your Teen to Be a Great College Roommate

Prepare your teens to get along with the people they’ll live with in college

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Does a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent?

Your child’s bad behavior does not necessarily mean you’re a bad parent. Here’s why.

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How to Talk With Your Kids About Racial Differences

Dr. Lainna Callentine became aware at age six that her skin was a different color than other kids in class. Get her unique perspective on how we, as Christians, should talk to our kids about racial differences.

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The Opioid Epidemic—Think Your Family Is Immune?

Nope. No family is immune, and sadly, teens are one of the fastest growing segments of opioid abusers.

When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Move

Easing your teen’s fears and frustrations as you transition to a new home

How Much Privacy Should You Give Your Kids?

Do you allow your children to enjoy the same rights to privacy that you have as a parent and as an adult?

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An Attitude of Gratitude: Going Beyond Please and Thank You

Are your children truly grateful for what they have? Here are ways parents can create a lasting attitude of gratitude in children.

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How Birth Order Affects Sibling Conflicts

How do you parent sibling conflicts? You may have more success by knowing one secret: how your birth order affects your kids—in their birth order?

Do Your Kids Know You Love Them?

Thinking of your children as masterpieces created by God doesn’t help them until you share those insights with them.

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A Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology (Download)

Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.

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4 Powerful Ways to Love Your Teens and Help Them Like You Back (Maybe)

Invest in your relationship, not only to keep you from regret, but to also give your teens a solid footing for their lives ahead

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When My Kid Doesn’t Like Your Kid

Explore these three ways to help your child navigate challenging peer relationships. Then, you can help them develop positive and healthy friendships.

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50 Guilt-Free Resolutions

Resolutions can enrich and enliven your family life. Try these (guilt not included).

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Disciplining as a Single Parent

Take a level-headed approach to leading your family.