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A Parent’s Guide to ‘Sadfishing’: What You Need to Know

I have three teens, two daughters (13 and 15) and a son (17). And if you’re in a similar boat, you probably have experienced some drama from time to time.

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Studies Reveal How Screen Time Affects Developing Minds

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes TV rots your brain. We’ve all heard some iteration of that phrase before. And it turns out, it may be true—and, to some extent, perpetuated by parents. But “rots” isn’t the best verb to use. A better word might be “molds” or “shapes.” And while those verbs may sound better, …

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Sibling Squabbles – Navigating the Challenges of Sibling Rivalry

Sibling conflict is unavoidable. It’s just part of life with young humans whose “life-giving skills are still developing,” Cartmell explains. But that conflict can have benefits.

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Your Homeschooled Kids’ Keys to College: Record Keeping

Keeping professional records during your homeschooler’s high school years can help them gain admittance to college.

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Will Homeschooling Make My Kids Weird?

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

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Build a Great Relationship With Your Child

It’s easy to fall into the trap of settling into a routine of all the things we do for our kids, and assume we are parenting well.

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Mastering Homeschool: Essential Strategies for Success

Four simple strategies to help plan school days and the school year.

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How Disciplining Children Creates Happy Childhoods

These simple ways of disciplining your children enables other adults to see past your children’s behavior and enrich their lives.

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Considering Home Schooling?

Pros and cons of home schools

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Supplement Your Homeschool Curriculum With Focus Resources

Homeschool curriculum options for the Christian family that are free or low cost.

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Is Homeschooling The Best For Me And My Kids?

Let’s be honest: Homeschooling isn’t for everyone. Here is a look at what homeschooling is, and several ways to determine if it’s best for your family.

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Keeping Your Kids Healthy Year Round

Washing your hands early and often, along with these other practical tips, will help prevent the spread of illness, and will help keep your family healthy.

What Is Faith?

Help kids understand what faith — a God-given gift — really is!

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How to Stop Haggling Over Your Child’s Homework

Create a homework plan based on your child’s learning style.

Help your child keep a strong faith while in college

Help Your Young Adult Keep Their Faith Strong In College

College-bound kids and their faith have never been more threatened. As a parent, you can make sure they are already connected in community.

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How to Talk to Preteens About Sex

Talking to your preteen about sex can feel overwhelming, but it’s a conversation that needs to happen sooner than you think.

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How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal

Having child who is depressed or suicidal is the frightening reality of too many parents today. However, there is hope in Christ, and preventive steps you can take to help a child you care about.

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5 Strategies to Help Kids Handle Teasing and Build Healthy Identity  

Learning to deal with teasing is a normal part of childhood development.

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Is Grind Culture Grinding Your Teen Down?

So, what is this Grind Culture thing? And is your teen a part of it?

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Slow Down to Create Margin for Family Time

The intentional act of slowing down to create a margin for family time provides benefits that will carry forward in every family member’s life.