To be human is to be gendered — male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a parent is to help their children develop as healthy boys or girls and into strong, confident men and women.
Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)
When dads are involved with their kids at all ages and stages of childhood, they will help them grow and thrive
Father, I come to you with a humble heart.
There’s no magic formula to raising children. There are, however, time tested principles.
Science and the Bible aren’t meant to be separate or at odds with each other. Instead, science can be experienced because a brilliant Designer created our world.
How active are you in the lives of your children?
Rather than assume our children are immune from temptation because they are Christians, live in a Christian home, or attend a private school, we should stay informed and be proactive.
What should you do if your kids have been vaping? Learn all you can about it and then start the conversation with them.
Never before has passing on our heritage of faith been more important.
There is misconception that children should find their faith completely on their own.
Taking responsibility for your children’s education can be the most rewarding decision you will make as a parent.
Different discipline styles can lead to conflict. Before you take sides, consider these five areas that will help you build unity in your parenting. Then create your own parenting strategy.
Simple, practical and fun ways to start—or start again—family devotions that the entire family will connect with.
Every day, our kids face any number of culture-induced or immoral decisions. Here’s how to help them make moral choices on their own.
Working with the other parents in a blended family can be stressful at first, but well worth the effort.
What do I tell my kids about sex? When do I start? It all begins with a conversation, at the appropriate age.
This stage combined with rebellion is not easy. Lean into your support system to help you stay emotionally balanced and to maintain perspective as you guide your preteen into the teen years.
My daughter hit puberty before other girls. What should I do to help her?
If you’ve ever tried reasoning with your adolescent about a questionable song, you know it can feel like a losing proposition.
Do you know how to parent your creative kids? Poet Tanner Olson has some advice for you. Learn how to effectively connect, support, and encourage the creativity in your family.