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Kids mess-up. This father is talking to his son on the couch letting him know it's okay.

Teaching My Kids to Find Purpose in the Mess-ups

We learn more from our failures than we do from our successes. Teaching our children to not fear failure is the first step toward becoming successful adults.

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Equipping Kids to Defend the Bible: Answers to Common Questions

Help prepare your children to respond to questions and criticisms of the Bible and  to understand that the Bible is accurate, reliable and relevant.

working moms sitting together smiling.

Working Moms Need Friends, Too

Mothers who work outside the home need friendships with other women.

Grieving the Loss of My Dad on Father’s Day

In his final years, my father slipped into dementia and eventually struggled to remember even the simplest daily things. But he never forgot the power of the Holy Spirit working in his life.

How Fathers Help Kids Grow

When fathers are attentive to their children, they build relationships that encourage healthy child development.

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Biblical Discipline: A Full Toolkit for Parents

What is your perception of discipline? You may need to broaden your view. In doing so, you will have more tools to choose from in your discipline toolkit.

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How to Bond With Your Grandkids

Most grandparents want to be an asset to their grandchildren — provide a listening ear, welcome heart and safe place for kids to emotionally land. But how does one do this?

Not Enough Time in the Day?

Sometimes it feels like there’s not enough of us to go around because parenting is nonstop. Use these strategies to go from restless to resting in God’s peace as a parent.

How Do I Raise My Sensitive Child?

Learn how to raise your sensitive child without sacrificing effective discipline or setting boundaries.

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Mastering Today’s 4 Parenting Styles

Remember, no parenting style is inherently bad or good. Each carries its potential benefits and drawbacks. The key is to be mindful and adaptable, employing the methods that best fit your child’s individual needs and personality.

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Parenting With Intentionality

Intentionality in parenting means making a purposeful decision to spend time connecting with your kids. Intentionality is one of the seven traits for effective parenting.

Teen watching his phone, at night in bed not sleeping.

Teens and the Ever-Elusive Good Night’s Sleep

Too much screen use in the bedroom is a big part of why teens don’t get enough sleep.

Helping Someone Deal with Grief

The weight of sorrow can feel unbearable, but with compassion, understanding, and the love of God, it is possible to help someone who is grieving.

How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?

Addressing anxiety in your parenting can be difficult. But there are ways to practically and appropriately manage your anxiety and stress to serve and love your family well.

Team of men and women sitting around a table exemplifying the biblical view of work, which is others centered

What Does It Mean to Have a Biblical View of Work?

For all of us, the fruits of our labor can be used for the good of those around us.

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Practicing Generosity as a Family

Money can have a strong hold over us. Giving it away breaks that hold.

teaching our kids to manage money, this little boy with a piggy bank and a big smile is learning to manage his money.

Let’s Help Our Kids Manage Money Well

“As a young person, I didn’t realize the impact that early financial habits would have on my future,” says the author in this book excerpt. Join him on a journey of personal discovery and learn about practical and biblical lessons for wise money management.

How Can I Help My Preschooler’s Behavior?

How can I help my child who’s having trouble adjusting to preschool?

Should We Pay Our Kids for Doing Chores?

How should we approach giving an allowance for our kids? How do we use chores to help our kids learn responsibility without just paying them for work?

What Can I Do to Help My Young Son Become a Healthy, Masculine Man?

How do I make sure that my son has positive male influences in his life? What can I do to help him develop a strong character?