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Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)

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5 Benefits Of Parental Love

Children spell love T-I-M-E. Are you giving enough? Read more about how love is one of the seven essential traits of parenting.

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Cutting Is A Call For Help

When tweens and teens are experiencing psychological distress, they may cut themselves to cope with the emotional pain.

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The Role Of Grandparents And Grandchildren In The Teenage Years

Grandparenting is one of our greatest joys. The fun doesn’t have to stop when the grandkids reach their teen years, but our approach may have to change a bit.

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Teens Exposed To Pornography

Equip your teen to deal with the temptation and peer pressure related to pornography.

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Dads Parent Differently Than Moms

Father’s unique contributions to parenting will benefit his children.

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13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

As a mother, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your son. Explore the 13 essential lessons moms can teach their sons to create positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives.

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Biblical Tolerance: Compassion For The Lost

Use these age-appropriate activities to help teach kids about biblical tolerance.

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Should I Stay In My Abusive Marriage For The Kids?

Abusive marriages like Emma’s are more common than many realize. God’s plan for a family never included abuse.

How To Talk To Your Daughter About Puberty

Your tween girl needs you as she starts to go through physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Learn how to appropriately approach the topic of puberty with your daughter.

What Fathers Do For Sons

When fathers take the time to build relationships with their sons, they help them develop their identity, confidence and perseverance

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Importance of Fathers to Their Daughters

Fathers have an important role in their daughter’s lives. Here are some key insights to help dads be great.

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What You Need To Know About LGBT Curriculum In Your Kid’s Public School

As a parent, you have the right to interact in a meaningful way within your child’s school community to impact success and learning.

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6 Ways To Respond To A Strong-Willed Child

Raising strong-willed children can be demanding, but it’s also incredibly gratifying. When taught with patience and firm, loving guidance, they can become life-changing leaders.

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Teaching Kids How To Be Humble

The growth of humility in your child’s life will lead to positive development in many other areas of their character and relationships.

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Teaching Your Kids To Read The Bible

Here’s an easy way to teach your kids to dive into God’s Word: show them how to R.E.A.D. the Bible!

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Do Fathers Really Matter?

A father’s gifts of quality time, life-giving words, and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children.

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How To Explain LGBT Pronoun Usage To Your Kids

Learn how to address and answer your child’s questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to equip your children to communicate using love, care, and compassion.

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Talking To Your Son About Puberty

Few words carry more awkwardness and confusion than puberty. However, this is the most critical point in your son’s life. Take initiative in leading your son through these physical, emotional, and mental changes.

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A Biblical Basis For The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting

These seven traits offer parents the tools they need to break harmful parenting habits and the opportunity to replace them with healthy practices.

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Little Big Dreamers — Nurture Their Talents

Do you know how to nurture your kids in their God-given talents so even when they’re little, they can be big dreamers?