Take a level-headed approach to leading your family.
Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)
Identifying cyberbullying can be difficult in an age defined by social media and internet culture. Learn how to take practical steps to prevent cyberbullying in your children’s lives.
Give older middle schoolers what they need, not necessarily what they think they want.
Be intentional and sensitive in your influence as a mother.
The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them. Be that person for your children and let love — not legalism — overflow in your family. You can develop the necessary traits and approach to avoid legalistic parenting within your family.
Missional living, with God at the center, creates fulfilled families.
Help your teen see that hope is always there.
The ability to adjust and respond with flexibility and optimism is a lifeline to the struggling family. Learn how adaptability is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.
As you sort through your unmet expectations on Mother’s Day, realize that you may play a part in fueling your disappointments.
Marshmallow moms are sweet. Who doesn’t love sugar? But being overly soft and sweet in our parenting can be detrimental to our kids.
Get ideas for how to parent your kids when they find that they are attracted to someone of the opposite sex.
Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.
Being a good neighbor requires modeling consistency in displaying your love, compassion, and respect to the people within your neighborhood. Help your children love their neighbor by showing them how to build relationships with the people who live next door to you.
Do you want your daughter someday to marry the person for her? Set her on the road now to make healthy choices later.
Help get kids thinking critically about why avoiding marijuana and other drugs is a smart, healthy choice. The goal is to avoid scare tactics while still sharing facts.
Is there such a thing as being in control when you’re a mother?
Do your children understand the meaning of these words? Use these age-appropriate activities to help them better understand what “Christ is Lord” means.
Raising kids in an intercultural home has many benefits.
There is value in regularly scheduled time with your family.
Help kids learning what true, biblical love looks like with these age-appropriate activities.