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My Father’s Little Black Book of Parenting Secrets

But there in the corner of my father’s dresser drawer, under the belts, was something I had never before seen: a well-worn black book with a gold-lettered title: “Father’s Manual.”

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Leaving A Lifelong Legacy

Fathers leave a legacy. Fathers instill within their child an immense sense of value and worth. And when their influence and presence is absent, the ripple effects are seismic.

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Do Your Boys Respect Girls?

Have the courage to talk about sex and respect with your sons.

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Strengths, Challenges, and Strategies for Co-Parenting When Your Partner Is on the Autism Spectrum

It’s helpful to have a good sense of humor and lots of forgiveness. It’s also good to help autistic parents understand that challenges are part of normal life. In the end, collaboration between the neurotypical and autistic parent can make parenting success possible!

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Steadfast Love in Action – 5 Ways to Love Your School

A song many Christians know comes from a Bible verse found in Matthew 20:26. It says “if you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be the servant of all.” Showing steadfast love for your school involves learning to help and serve others. This is a concept you as a parent can share …

Holiday Stress Between Parents and Young Adults

Holiday stress between parents and young adult children may occur when both parties have different expectations about the holidays. But that stress can be relieved.

Sibling Rivalry: Teaching Kids to be Kind

Here are some tips parents can use to encourage kindness between siblings.

The Truth About Lying

Teach your children to consistently tell the truth.

Plan Ahead So You’ll Say the Right Thing to Your Kids

Planning out what to say in frustrating parenting moments can help you speak life into your children instead of tearing them down.

Should You Give Your Stepkids Hugs and Kisses?

Why stepparents need to respect physical boundaries

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How to Talk With Your Kids About Racial Differences

Dr. Lainna Callentine became aware at age six that her skin was a different color than other kids in class. Get her unique perspective on how we, as Christians, should talk to our kids about racial differences.

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How Birth Order Affects Sibling Conflicts

How do you parent sibling conflicts? You may have more success by knowing one secret: how your birth order affects your kids—in their birth order?

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When Mothers and Grandmothers Parent Children Together

Some mothers coparent their kids with their own mothers. Through cooperation, these women can encourage healthy development in their children and grandchildren.

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Lifewise Activities: Finding the Right Fit as a Volunteer

Of all the elements that contribute to a positive volunteering experience, perhaps the most important is “fit.”

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When My Kid Doesn’t Like Your Kid

Explore these three ways to help your child navigate challenging peer relationships. Then, you can help them develop positive and healthy friendships.

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Mean Kids or Bullies: What’s the Difference?

Teaching children how to recognize the difference between unkindness and being bullied

Helping Military Families

Military families need your support. Here are some insights into what you can do to be there for them.

The Fatherhood Mandate

What should be a father’s top priority?

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Building Houses, Building Families

Young readers helped realize God’s plan for Rwandan orphans.

What an Unusual Pet Taught Us About Blending Our Family

Bonding as a blended family means earning one another’s trust. One family learned that the process is surprisingly similar to bonding with a tiny pet marsupial.