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Help Your Kids Love People Of Different Cultures

One of the greatest legacies you can leave your children is the gift of cross-cultural confidence and competency. The journey will not only transform their hopes and goals, but the way they live and love.

Five young adults in a circle looking up and celebrating happy Juneteenth

How To Explain Happy Juneteenth To Your Child

In addition to the history, it is important for parents to remind their children that freedom comes from God and is the natural state of mankind. When freedom is taken—as in the case of slavery—or when it is hindered—as in the case of segregation—people of honor and courage must rise up and fight against injustice.

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Better Ways To Behave When I’m Angry With My Children

Why do we get so upset with our kids? Break free from the habit of angry, reactionary parenting.

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Summer Activities

Summer activities build memories and relationships for kids

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Max Lucado’s Approachable Parenting

Max Lucado demonstrates a grace-filled approach to parenting his daughters.

A young boy pouring a glass of orange juice for another boy at an outside table

Raise Kids Who Value Effort and Kindness Over Entitlement

Nurturing kindness in our children can help them succeed in life and follow God more faithfully.

Michael W. Smith: Grammy Winner and Grandfather

Michael W. Smith has been called a Grammy winner, American Music Award winner, Dove Award winner, artist of the year, songwriter of the year, producer of the year and Smitty. But his favorite title just might be G-Daddy. That’s what Michael’s 11 grandchildren call him.

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Navigate Family Differences With This Personality Quiz

Relating to different personalities is not always easy. Take the quiz to find out and understand the unique strengths within your family and how to better relate to one another.

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Patience With Kids: Avoiding The Rut Of Reacting

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It was a typical evening at our house. My wife and I were trying to discuss our plans for the upcoming week. My 5-year-old was singing in the background while my 2-year-old was attempting to let us know that he was done eating his dinner in progressively louder volumes. Both …

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Where Do Babies Come From?

Start the conversation about human sexuality on a godly note by answering a young child’s first questions about human sexuality.

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Spring Activities To Try With Your Pre-Teen

Spring offers fun opportunities to explore nature with little ones and to celebrate the season

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When Your Kids Reject God

4 principles for encouraging faith in your adult children.

Why Do Teens Commit Suicide?

An in-depth look at what factors may cause a teen to commit suicide.

Age Appropriate Chores for Kids

Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids

Dirty dishes. Messy bedrooms. Toys on the living room floor. Some days, there just isn’t a good way to avoid the chore wars. But there is always tomorrow, and you can be proactive.

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Why Do People Cut Themselves?

Why do people cut themselves? A former cutter offers her view on a world she’s grateful to have left behind.

Entertainment, Worldview, and Your Family

What is a worldview and how does it impact how we view our family and our consumption of entertainment? Discover how you can find meaning through building a strong foundation and worldview upon the Christian faith.

Young boy reading a Bible by the window, growing in faith through God’s Word.

Tips for Passing a Deep, Practical Faith to Children

Did you know that 65 to 75 percent of children raised in Christian homes will walk away from their faith in high school and even more so in college?

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Preparing Reluctantly To Be A Father Once More

How one family went from being terrified of having children to embracing their continually growing family.

parent and adult child trying to reconcile after family estrangement

Family Estrangement: 6 Ways to Reconcile with Adult Children

You can move forward after a rift with your adult children by learning new ways to build trust and respect between you and your child.

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Overcoming Anxiety in Parenting

We must be purposeful in practicing how to focus on the present rather than uncertainty about the future.