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Young girl makes a face and rolls her eyes as mother warns in the background

Effective parenting scripts to employ when responding to your child's misbehavior

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Remain Calm and Take a Break

Amber Lia gives an example of a way to diffuse a child's anger. Listen to the full program here.

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Understanding Your Triggers for More Peaceful Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

In a follow-up to our highly popular program "Understanding How to Manage Anger in Motherhood," Amber Lia and Wendy Speake return to offer more practical advice found in their book Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. (Part 2 of 2)

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Fun Ways for Your Family to Practice Praise

Jean Thomason

Practice praising God as a family, and it will change the way you deal with circumstances and lighten the atmosphere in your home.

Parent and child are cooking and the child is very messy.

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Are You a Bad Parent — Or Is That the Wrong Question?

Tim Hawkins

Are you a bad parent? Tim Hawkins weighs in and humorously dances around that question until he comes to a realization about parenting.

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Around the world in 66 days!

Take an epic journey around the world with your whole family, learning more about the people living in 33 different countries, on six continents. Download the free "World Explorers" adventure kit. Inside, you'll find a poster-sized map, travel guide for parents and children, and a passport that kids can complete on your family's journey around the globe.

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Tween and Teen Development

Dr. Meg Meeker

Tweens and teens experience many physical and emotional changes that can be confusing for parents. Dr. Meg Meeker explains those changes and offers tips for parents to respond effectively so their sons and daughters can thrive during their teenage years.

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Do Your Children Know How to Draw Closer to God Through Prayer?

Dr. David Ireland

Unanswered questions about prayer may cause kids to have misconceptions. We can help correct those misunderstandings as we teach our kids how to draw closer to God through prayer.

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A Pro-Life Declaration for Kids and Teens

Focus on the Family

Are you looking for ways to help your kids or teens understand the value of a human life? Get kid- and teen-friendly declarations.

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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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To Spank or Not to Spank?

Danny Huerta, MSW, LCSW, LSSW

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.