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Gratitude

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Serving Others at Christmas

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

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In the Small and Ordinary

Catch glimpses of the miraculous in unexpected places.

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Ideas for Encouraging a Spirit of Giving

You can help your kids give generously to others.

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Melted Crayons & Half-Marathons

Four families use their creativity and passions to serve others around the world.

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Becoming a Mission-Minded Family

Missional living, with God at the center, creates fulfilled families.

Parental Gratitude

Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

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The ‘Perfect’ Mother’s Day

As you sort through your unmet expectations on Mother’s Day, realize that you may play a part in fueling your disappointments.

A Teen Battle Worth Ignoring

Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.

Fewer Toys, More Christmas Joy

Parents of young children don’t need to spend a lot of money to make the holidays merry.

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What Is Hospitality?

How have you trained your children to show respect to those who are in your home, city or country? Here are some ideas for teaching hospitality.

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Cultivate Compassion in Your Kids

You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.

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Making Gifts for Grandma

Making gifts for our extended family has created even more meaningful relationships.

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Entitled to Be Thankful

One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.

When Teens Experience Empathy

Help teens change the way they see their place in the world and help them understand what it means to meet the needs of others so they can grow in empathy.

Kids Who Worry

When you help your kids ask the right questions, you give them a tool to overcome worry and grow in empathy.

End Childhood Comparisons and Choose Contentment

Do your kids compare what they have to what others own? Help them beat this comparison game by learning to be thankful for what they have, even when others have more.

Show Kids How to Appreciate Their Pastor

Celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month by teaching your kids to show gratitude to your family’s pastor.

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Teaching Your Kids About Money

Teaching kids about money is a matter of sharing your ideas and values with your kids as you go through the routines of daily life together.

Teaching Teens to Care

Teach your teens selflessness . . . even in a materialistic world.

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Give Thanks

Age-specific ways to help your kids experience the meaning behind the celebration on Thanksgiving Day.