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How Disciplining Children Creates Happy Childhoods

These simple ways of disciplining your children enables other adults to see past your children’s behavior and enrich their lives.

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4 Easy Ways To Improve The Way You Discipline

As you correct your kids in their behavior, they need to hear four messages that affirm them and show them of your love and care.

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The Vicious Truth About Drug Addiction And Alcoholism

Read about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, what the Bible has to say about getting high, how a teen can help a friend involved in substance abuse and resources for drug abuse.

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Are You Over Protecting Your Child?

There is a balance in protecting our kids from harm and giving them the freedom to fail, struggle, and the skills to succeed.

Consequences of teen sexting are serious

The Consequences of Teen Sexting

Learning about sexting involving your teenager can seem frightening and overwhelming. Read more to discover some of the dangers surrounding sexting, relevant terminology, and repercussions. Finally, read our advice and guidance on how to appropriately and lovingly discuss this topic with your teenager.

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TikTok’s Effects on Kids: What Parents Need to Know

TikTok has become a cornerstone of social media for kids and teens, but its impact goes far beyond viral dances and funny clips.

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Is Your Daughter A Mean Girl?

Some are calling this breed the “New American Girl.” She’s more physical, not afraid to be aggressive or go after what she wants, and she takes care of herself.

Sleep deprived kids like this teen, require more rest

Sleep-Deprived Kids Need More Rest

Bring your teens back to life by helping them get more rest.

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What Parents Need to Know About Concussions

Physical activity is important to healthy child development but parents need to know how to prevent and respond to head injuries that may result in concussions.

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Teach Kids About Money

Learn what to do to teach your kids about their finances, your giving of allowances and more.

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Instill Biblical Principles for Entertainment and Media Choices

The Bible is full of passages to help us navigate the culture. How can you help your children think biblically about topics like entertainment?

Marijuana use is on the rise among young people

A Parent’s Guide to Marijuana and Marijuana Use

Marijuana continues to grow as a socially and legally accepted drug. Read our parent’s guide to marijuana to help in facing these situations.

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Boundaries with Teens: The Key to Freedom

Equipping your teen with inner strength and a sense of responsibility can feel overwhelming. Learn more about how to build healthy boundaries for your teen concerning their increasing freedom.

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Why Teens Are Attracted to Wicca

Talk with teens about their attraction to Wicca.

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How to Get the Best Care From Your Child’s Doctor

Should you trust your pediatrician? Learn about five ways to enjoy a positive relationship with your child’s pediatrician so your child gets the best possible care.

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Bullying and Cyberbullying

Bullying and cyberbullying may be prevented with intentional parenting. However if it does occur, there are some ways that parents can respond to help their kids cope.

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Discipline Is Worth the Effort

Your kids will feel most secure if they know you have set appropriate boundaries for them that you aren’t afraid to enforce.

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Should I Let My 15-year-old Go on a Date?

Christian teens want to honor God. Christian parents try to help their teens navigate relationships in a secular world. There is a balance.

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Transforming Disrespectful Behavior in Teens

Understanding our internal responses when a teen is disrespectful helps us choose God’s peace over inner chaos.

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Are You Saying the Wrong Things to Your Adult Kids?

Understanding the motives that complicate our communication with our adult kids is necessary for strengthening our relationship with our adult kids. Keep reading to learn how to you approach this age and stage for your adult kids.