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Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)

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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?

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How To Form Personal Identity In The Age Of Authenticity

Helping our students to discover their identity in appropriate ways will ease the pressure and anxiety they feel around defining themselves.

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The Insidious Online World Of Counterfeit Christianity

Are you teaching your kids to recognize false gospels?

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What to Do When Young Kids Masturbate

On the scale of uncomfortable things to talk about with your young kids; masturbation hovers around the top. But as awkward as it is, ignoring the topic won’t make it go away.

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How To Explain Happy Juneteenth To Your Child

In addition to the history, it is important for parents to remind their children that freedom comes from God and is the natural state of mankind. When freedom is taken—as in the case of slavery—or when it is hindered—as in the case of segregation—people of honor and courage must rise up and fight against injustice.

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How To Protect Your Kids From Sexual Assault At Summer Camp

Unfortunately, summer camp environments do not guarantee your children’s complete safety. We want to come alongside your family as you prepare to send your children to summer camp so they can be safe and enjoy their time away.

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Help Your Child Unlock Better Health Through Gratitude

Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their children as they lead them toward a thriving faith.

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Max Lucado’s Approachable Parenting

Max Lucado demonstrates a grace-filled approach to parenting his daughters.

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Raise Kids Who Value Effort and Kindness Over Entitlement

Nurturing kindness in our children can help them succeed in life and follow God more faithfully.

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Navigate Family Differences With This Personality Quiz

Relating to different personalities is not always easy. Take the quiz to find out and understand the unique strengths within your family and how to better relate to one another.

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Teen Rebellion

What is rebellion, why is my teen struggling, and what can I do to help?

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Patience With Kids: Avoiding The Rut Of Reacting

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It was a typical evening at our house. My wife and I were trying to discuss our plans for the upcoming week. My 5-year-old was singing in the background while my 2-year-old was attempting to let us know that he was done eating his dinner in progressively louder volumes. Both …

Effects of Porn Addiction

Effects of Porn Addiction on a Teen Brain

Unfortunately, the effects of pornography negatively impact our teenagers in more ways than we might realize. But there’s hope for parents hoping to help their teens overcome pornography addiction

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Seven Strategies to Help Teens Quit Using Explicit Media

Even though pornography is everywhere, you can help your teen learn how to quit watching porn with these strategies.

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Sexy Too Soon: The Sexualization of Girls

The battle against the sexualization of our children can only be won if we as parents recognize where the battle ground begins.

Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids

Dirty dishes. Messy bedrooms. Toys on the living room floor. Some days, there just isn’t a good way to avoid the chore wars. But there is always tomorrow, and you can be proactive.

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Why Do People Cut Themselves?

Why do people cut themselves? A former cutter offers her view on a world she’s grateful to have left behind.

Entertainment, Worldview, and Your Family

What is a worldview and how does it impact how we view our family and our consumption of entertainment? Discover how you can find meaning through building a strong foundation and worldview upon the Christian faith.

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Biblical Discipline Has Five Characteristics

Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible.

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Biblical View on Transgender Identity: A Primer

One of the biggest misperceptions about Christianity is that it’s simply about acting right. When Christian parents overemphasize their child’s behavior rather than their heart, the real message they send often has more shame than love. As secular opinions continue to reject biblical standards, many Christians struggle to discern what their response should be to …