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Talking To Kids About Masturbation

Knowing the larger meaning and purpose of human sexuality helps us talk to our kids about masturbation.

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Bob Goff’s Audacious Parenting Adventure

Bob Goff, the best-selling author of Love Does, has not lived a typical life and chose to not be a typical parent. Instead, he chose to be intentionally engaged with his children and their individual adventures.

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Wicked: Navigating Magic and Witchcraft in Movies

One of the biggest entertainment questions we get at Plugged In is the intersection of magic and witchcraft.

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Running With Perseverance

Use these age appropriate activities to teach your children about persevering in their faith.

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8 Small Resolutions That Can Change Your Family

Have you been successful in making lasting changes as a parent? Try these small tips to make a big change in your family.

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Major Challenges Of Parenting

How Parents Identify and Approach Some of the Major Challenges of Parenting.

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Reflecting God’s Faithfulness

Help children see the awesome reliability of God’s faithfulness through these age-appropriate activities.

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How Do I Get My Child To Stop Lying?

These five tips can help you create a culture of honesty in your home.

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Why Do Children Have The Fear Of Growing Up?

In the face of the fear of growing up, we can help to bring hope, excitement, and victory back into our kids’ lives. God’s word is full of wisdom, and we must not take it for granted.

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Grandparents and Screen Time: Ditching the Devices

Many grandparents struggle to connect with grandkids who seem glued to screens. Here’s how you can set healthy boundaries, encourage screen-free activities, and rediscover the joy of time together.

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How To Connect With 16-18 Year Olds

As parents, we deal with the tension between providing freedom and boundaries for our teens. Focus on finding routines and habits that can help you better connect with your teens. Look out for things they enjoy or opportunities to develop a skill or interest. Finally, continue to take an interest in your teen’s interests. Ask …

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Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

How to answer kids’ questions about being with Jesus after we die.

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What Is Joy?

Try these ideas to help teach your children the true nature of joy

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Pray With Your Children

No matter how old your children are, it’s never too late to begin praying with them.

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Teaching Kids About Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual warfare is more than a distant idea — it’s part of everyday life. Parents can equip their children to stand firm by teaching them to wear the full armor of God, using Scripture as their defense and truth as their strength.

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An Essential Guide For Effective Family Prayer

Prayer is an essential skill, and your kids will learn it from you as you do it together. Nothing will communicate the why and the how of prayer to your kids like seeing you pray.

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7 Essentials For Grandparenting Your Grandkids

Passing on faith to our grandkids is our duty before God. He commands us as grandparents to teach two generations, not just one.

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Long-Distance Grandparenting: Having an Impact Across the Miles

It would be wonderful if all grandparents lived near their grandchildren and had easy access to them, but in today’s world, that is rarely the case. If you are a long-distance grandparent, here are ten ways to stay connected.

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Successful Grandparenting Can Happen Long-Distance

Staying connected to your grandchildren can be easier than you thought.

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Putting God First

Try these faith activities to help your children grow in their faith.