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Loving Your Prodigal

Parents of prodigals often feel helpless and tend to think it’s because they did something wrong. But sometimes teens just rebel against anyone who gets in their way. Here’s what you can do when a child goes astray.

Helping a Family Member or Friend Who Cuts

A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.

Conquering Cutting and Other Forms of Self-Injury

When my college roommate began cutting herself, I was afraid, concerned and didn’t understand why she hurt herself. Because of our friendship, I sought to understand who, what, why and how about the practice of self-injury.

Public Neighborhood Schools

Pros and cons of public neighborhood schools

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The Art of Homemaking

Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.

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Make Time to be Dad

No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.

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Take the Stress Out of Family Gatherings

Do you experience stress, anxiety, even dread about some family get-togethers? You’re not alone.

The Smart Stepparent

How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.

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Rites of Passage for Your Son

The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.

Private Schools

Pros and cons of private schools

Your Son Wants You to Notice Him

Many sons today have a sense of themselves, a premonition that they were created for something significant, if only someone would notice them!

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The Value of Stay-at-Home Moms

Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.

The Impact of Home Environment

The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.

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How to Develop Emotional Intimacy With Your Kids

The emotional side of relationships don’t just happen. Here’s how to be intentional about building a closer connection with your family.

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Tools for Listening to Your Teen

How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you

Why Service is Necessary

Why Service Is Necessary

We serve others because of the example Christ set for us.

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What Service Looks Like

Christ calls us to live our faith by loving and serving the people He brings into our lives. How are you training your children to do this?

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Being Available For Your Teen

Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.

Wonderfully Made

Reassuring children of their distinctiveness helps them to see that it is OK to be different.

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Be Your Teen’s Role Model

One way to influence your kids is by being a good role model for them.