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Mom: Friend or Foe?

Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.

25 Things I Want My Kids to Know

There are hundreds of things to teach our kids during their lifetime. Here are just twenty-five things that I want my kids to know. What would be on your list?

Dads: Make Every Day Count

One of the most effective parenting strategies is to simply take advantage of everyday opportunities to love our children and instill the right values.

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Talking to Kids about Mass School Shootings

When school shootings occur, our kids are likely to be afraid, mad, and confused. Remember that these are emotions created by God. They don’t need to be avoided, ignored, or silenced. However, as parents, we can direct our children towards the hope that God offers.

The Total Awesomeness of Being Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Discover the Beauty of Being Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Have you ever heard of the verse that mentions being fearfully and wonderfully made and wondered what that means? Learn more about this complex and deep topic that can positively shape your children’s identity and future.

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How to Speak So Your Grandchildren Will Listen

Speaking so your grandchildren will listen, is more about personality types than it is about the generation gap.

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Creative Ideas and Tips for New Grandparents

Creative ideas tips for purposeful grand parenting. Here’s how you can find your place in your grandchildren’s lives and hearts, near and far.

Porch Swing Mother's Day

Porch Swing Mother’s Day

If you are that lovely woman who wishes for children and endures Mother’s Day, I understand the depth of your pain, and my heart is with you. God sees you.

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3 Steps to Help Your Out of Control Young Kid

Out of control children want the boundaries and consistency parents can give. With these three steps you can help your wild child.

Fun and Powerful Morning Prayers with Your Kids

Fun and Powerful Morning Prayers with Your Kids

Why would Paul tell us to dress for battle and give us a list of our spiritual armor if the battle in question was just symbolic?

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Overcoming Four Fears of Preparing for Fatherhood

Preparing for fatherhood contains a mixture of fears and joys. Read about one story of a soon to be father and his journey towards growing into fatherhood. Then, discover how you can overcome four common fears of fatherhood.

Teens and Depression

How do we stand with our teens through this adolescent season of change and emotional upheaval?

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What Parents Can Learn from Jesus’ Interactions with Children

Throughout scripture, Jesus treats children with radical care and love to indicate how deeply He values them. It’s no wonder that He continually compared our faith to children. Just as children depend on their parents for daily needs, so too do we rely on God the Father for our spiritual and physical needs.

How to Set a Good Example for your Kids

Although your children may make harmful decisions that affect their lives, you can support and guide them as they grow. We are called to show our children God’s way to live. In doing so, you can set a good example for your children that will impact the rest of their lives.

The Truth About Eating Disorders

Learn what causes eating disorders, what the root of the problem is, factors that could lead to the development of an eating disorder, what the Bible says about beauty and how to avoid the trap of eating disorders.

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10 Better Ways to Clean the House With Your Kids

Motivate children to complete their household chores by using creative ways to make it fun.

Hope for the Holidays

How Families Can Heal from Hurt and Find Hope for the Holidays

As you prepare for the holidays, consider how God might be calling you to experience Him this season.

Talking to Your Kids about Sex

Talking to your Kids about Sex: Solutions for Single Parents

Single parents often find that knowing where to begin with talking to your kids about sex can feel overwhelming. But these conversations can succeed when rooted in Biblical principles.

How to Make Disciples

How to Make Disciples in a Post-Christian Culture

Learning how to make disciples in a Post-Christian culture is the greatest task ahead of us.

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How to Help Kids with Nightmares

Though you cannot entirely stop your child from having nightmares, there are some immediate responses and preventative measures you can take to help your child get a good night’s rest.