Parenting
6 Ways to Effectively Lead Young Children
Setting the tone of leadership while your children are young prepares you to lead well throughout your child’s life in your home.
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One-on-One Time
Spend one-on-one time with your child to strengthen the relationship and give them the assurance they need. Listen to the full program here.
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Just “Dad,” Please
Titles can mean a lot to our careers, and it’s important that our children see the hard work and dedication that goes into earning them. But our achievements will never replace our presence nor our love.
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Does College Pay Off?: The Long-Term Benefits
Have the conversation with your high school student about the benefits of a higher education in comparison to other paths.
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How Does My Child Learn?
A child's personality and learning preference must be balanced with the reality that some skills take practice and aren’t fun.
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7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Good parents aren’t perfect. And that’s okay. There’s no formula to follow, but there are ways you can grow every day. Focus on the Family’s 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment gives parents an honest look at their unique strengths, plus some areas that could use a little help.
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What Stays? What Goes?
It's not as easy as you think. Get solid tips for merging stepfamilies.
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What an Unusual Pet Taught Us About Blending Our Family
Bonding as a blended family means earning one another's trust. One family learned that the process is surprisingly similar to bonding with a tiny pet marsupial.
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3 Ways to Avoid Legalism in Parenting
The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them.
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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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Imperfect Kids, Imperfect Parents
Sometimes we, as parents, need to let go of our expectations so we can embrace the 'beautiful mess' of family life.
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The Biblical Approach to Spanking
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: "The Biblical Approach to Spanking." Regardless of the method, the Bible's word on discipline clearly demands that parents be responsible and diligent.
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Why Kids Need Mean Moms
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: "Why Kids Need Mean Moms." Give kids the tough love they need so they’ll develop into independent adults.
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Age-Appropriate Chores
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: "Age-Appropriate Chores." Do you know which chores your child can do? You may be surprised at how capable your kids are and what they can do to help out.
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When Children View Pornography
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: "When Children View Pornography." Today's child lives in a culture where hard-core pornography abounds.
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Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: "Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children." It can be tough to parent a younger version of yourself. But you also have a definite advantage — you know what it’s like to be a strong-willed child.
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Planting Seeds of Biblical Truth Devotions
A much-loved download for busy parents: Get 52 weeks of family devotions free — faith-affirming biblical principles that will help you encourage your children to build lasting, thriving faith in God.
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