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Work-Life Balance: Nurturing Families in Today’s World

Know how to switch gears between your job and home life.

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Human Trafficking: Is My Daughter a Target?

Rather than assume our children are immune from temptation because they are Christians, live in a Christian home, or attend a private school, we should stay informed and be proactive.

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To Vape or Not to Vape — Is That the Question?

What should you do if your kids have been vaping? Learn all you can about it and then start the conversation with them.

Nurturing the Faith: Encouraging Grandkids to Read the Bible

Never before has passing on our heritage of faith been more important.

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4 Ways to School at Home

Taking responsibility for your children’s education can be the most rewarding decision you will make as a parent.

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Tips to Guide Your Child’s Spiritual Growth

There is misconception that children should find their faith completely on their own.

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5 Parenting Strategies for Family Unity

Different discipline styles can lead to conflict. Before you take sides, consider these five areas that will help you build unity in your parenting. Then create your own parenting strategy.

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Raising Little Boys

It didn’t take me long to see my little boy acted differently than his five big sisters.

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Do You Have a Strategy for Telling Your Kids About Sex?

What do I tell my kids about sex? When do I start? It all begins with a conversation, at the appropriate age.

Preteens Need From Mom

4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom

This stage combined with rebellion is not easy. Lean into your support system to help you stay emotionally balanced and to maintain perspective as you guide your preteen into the teen years.

What Do I Do When My Preteen Daughter Hits Puberty?

My daughter hit puberty before other girls. What should I do to help her?

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Spanning the Music Gap: Music and Your Preteen

If you’ve ever tried reasoning with your adolescent about a questionable song, you know it can feel like a losing proposition.

Understanding the Teen Brain

Understanding the teen brain requires patience, kindness, and grace. Learn from Dr. Ben Carson about how you can help your teen learn to THINK BIG as they continue to develop and grow.

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Helping Teens Through Social Isolation

By focusing on a love-based connection, you can build trust and create a safe space for your socially isolated teen to talk about issues.

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Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives

Will your child someday leave Christianity behind? Give them a faith worth holding on to.

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The Great Smartphone Debate 

Whether or not to give your child a smartphone, is a tough question most parents are facing at an alarming early age.

Peer Influence and Identity: A Parent’s Guide

Friendships and self-identity will have a profound impact on adolescents and may need guidance from parents.

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Family Traditions: How to Craft Lifelong Memories with Milestones

You can create unique and personalized moments where the gift of words can be given that will breathe life, hope, healing and love into your daughter’s future.

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Blessing Your Child’s Marriage

What if the engagement season presents a unique opportunity for parents to bless their child’s marriage?

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Quenching the Thirst: Guiding Boys to True Satisfaction

Understanding the aspirations, fears, and dreams of boys is paramount in our society today.