Boundaries & Limits

What started as a rule to get our kids to put away their shoes grew into a good example of how doing right was a much better choice than doing what was convenient.

If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification.

There is no getting around it: Bringing up a toddler requires a seemingly limitless supply of time and energy. Here are seven ways to fight burnout when you have a busy toddler in the house.

Authoritative parenting values the relationship with their son or daughter while valuing the development of their child. The New Year is a great time to focus on implementing this parenting style in your life.

Discussing boundaries and limits with your adult children will contribute to the good health of your relationship and minimize conflicts in the home.

We must be aware of what our kids are watching online and how it may impact them, especially in the case of the recent TikTok suicide video that has gone viral.

Make each day count with your kids. Every action you take can contribute to your child’s mental health.

As our children grow through different stages of their life, there are many things we can do as parents to encourage positive social and behavioral development.

The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting is a simple framework of seven powerful traits that will help you grow in your parenting journey, and be the most effective parent you can be.

Focus on the Family has created Alive to Thrive to provide help and hope for parents and others who interact regularly with young people. This free resource provides practical suggestions for preventing and responding to suicidal thoughts and actions.

Many students now have to go to school at home because of the coronavirus. Enter the brave new world of e-learning.

These eight tips can help create a successful and less stressful environment for you and your kids while you are working from home.

Ways to help teens understand or heal from sexual assault and rape.

Any number of unforeseen circumstances may create a situation in which parent-child attachment is a challenge. In this article, parents can learn principles and strategies for encouraging attachment in a struggling child.

Holiday stress between parents and young adult children may occur when both parties have different expectations about the holidays. But that stress can be relieved.

Things have changed with your college kids. Have you changed with them?

Show stepchildren love and fair treatment while staying true to your biological kids.

What is vaping and is it dangerous? Parents can find the help they are looking for.

Unconditional love coupled with positive discipline is helpful for raising healthy resilient kids.

As parents, it is our responsibility to keep our children out of potential risky situations. Beyond that, we have to teach them what to do if someone tries to exploit them sexually.