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Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)

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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

teenaged boy laying in bed looking at porn on his phone in the dark

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.

why do people cut themselves?

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.

Mother with her daughter's face in her hands giving her godly discipline in love

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.

The question of transgender identity

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 …

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Bible Verses About Beauty and Appearance

Enjoy reading key Scripture verses that relate to appearance and beauty with your child.

Sad young girl leaning on the shoulder of a distressed woman covering her face with her hands.

Overcoming Anxiety in Parenting

We must be purposeful in practicing how to focus on the present rather than uncertainty about the future.

Mom looking at her little boy listening. How to get your kids talking

How To Get Your Kids Talking

As a parent, you know each child is different. Some are talkative, some are not. For children to communicate well, we have to take the first steps to teach them.

Help Kids Know Truth On Questions Of Transgenderism

There is a crucial shift in youth culture, and Christian teens need to understand transgenderism as well as how to respond in love and truth.

Is witchcraft bad? This little girl is channel surfing

The Rise of Witchcraft and Popular Culture: Is There a Connection?

Is witchcraft bad for children to watch?

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Helping Kids Process Violence in the News and Social Media

In the wake of unexpected violence erupting on the screen it’s important to equip children with the necessary facts to process these tragic events.

Dating as a single mom is one option to finding love

Should I Date as a Single Mom?

To date or not to date. How does the single mom decide wisely to date or not date?

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What is the Right Age to Give My Child a Smartphone?

The following excerpt is from “Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture”

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Limit Phone Time to Reclaim Your Teen’s Mental Health

Our kids’ mental health has nearly been narrowed down to two words: Likes and Followers. Learn how to approach habits for your kids and phones.

Sibling rivalry squabbles in the family

Sibling Squabbles – Navigating the Challenges of Sibling Rivalry

Sibling conflict is unavoidable. It’s just part of life with young humans whose “life-giving skills are still developing,” Cartmell explains. But that conflict can have benefits.

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Build a Great Relationship With Your Child

It’s easy to fall into the trap of settling into a routine of all the things we do for our kids, and assume we are parenting well.