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The Very Best Christmas Money Can't Buy
When your oldest child is 30, and you ask him or her, “What’s your most treasured Christmas memory?” what do you want to hear?
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Hope for Women Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy (Part 2 of 2)
Amy Ford and Joanna Brown talk about the struggles they experienced as a result of being pregnant and unmarried during their teen years, and offer hope to young women facing similar challenges today. (Part 2 of 2)
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Hope for Women Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy (Part 1 of 2)
Amy Ford and Joanna Brown talk about the struggles they experienced as a result of being pregnant and unmarried during their teen years, and offer hope to young women facing similar challenges today. (Part 1 of 2)
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Christmas Gift Giving
Find out how others have taught their children the importance of giving gifts or how they as parents have given gifts to their children.
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3 Things Your Teens Fear the Most
What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.
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Have the Christmas You Really Want
How to make the most of the season by doing a little less
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Rethinking Christmas Wish Lists
Help your teen move from receiving to giving — using these six simple strategies.
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Knowing Him by Name Advent Devotional Calendar
Download our free, “Knowing Him by Name” PDF to count down to Christmas Day as a family. In it, you will get Scripture readings and devotions. If there is time, enjoy optional activities that you can do with your children to learn more about Jesus.
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Recapturing Courage: What Kids Can Teach You About God
Our kids show us what it means to have the bold spirit of a child. They live all in, and through them God shows parents how to do the same.
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7 Ways Your Kids Can Connect With God
Many Christian parents assume that their way of connecting with God is the way their children should connect with Him. But your child may connect with God very differently than you.
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To Spank or Not to Spank?
It’s one of the most common parenting questions, especially for young parents. The topic charges emotions and often sparks controversy. The problem is, there’s not an easy answer.
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Exploring Big Questions About God.
Whether from classmates, neighbors or the larger culture, our kids often hear difficult questions that pose a challenge to their faith.
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Age-Appropriate Chores: How to Help Kids Be Responsible
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 in your family.
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The Opioid Epidemic—Think Your Family Is Immune?
Nope. No family is immune, and sadly, teens are one of the fastest growing segments of opioid abusers.
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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 Pornography Does to Our Children
We know viewing pornography is wrong, but do we understand just how damaging — literally — it is to our children?
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Healthy Sexuality: Sending the Right Message to Your Kids
Start a healthy and ongoing conversation about your child's sexuality that will continue into the teen years.
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