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Priorities

It can be hard for dads to balance their lives at work and at home. It's important to your wife and kids, of course, but Jim Daly shares a sobering reminder for how important it may be for you as well.

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What to Do When Your Child With Disabilities is Bullied

Dr. Tyler Sexton, a physician who has cerebral palsy, discusses the link between disabilities and bullying, and explains how parents can strengthen a disabled child before bullying occurs, recognize if their disabled child is being bullied, and respond to the child and others in a healthy and Christ-like way.

Teen girl sitting on skateboard and looking troubled

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Independence or Rebellion?

Jan Kern

Sometimes what looks like rebellion is really a push for independence. Get tips on how to respond to your teen, even as you help shape a stronger path toward their maturity and wisdom.

A young boy wearing bicycle helmet and elbow pads stands resolutely with arms folded

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Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith

Natasha Crain

Gear up so you can help your kids to learn how to defend what they believe.

Grandfather and grandson walking on a country path

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Building a Deeper Connection Between Kids and Their Grandparents

Grace Penn

How my family fostered a deeper connection between our kids and their grandparents

Illustration of a winding road with cars and pedestrians. Several stops on the path show areas of hard work, self-control and honesty

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How to Encourage Your Kids to Do What’s Right

Arlene Pellicane

Five ways to instill character in your children and raise them to value and demonstrate integrity

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7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

Good parents aren’t perfect. And that’s okay. There’s no formula to follow, but there are ways you can grow every day. Focus on the Family’s 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment gives parents an honest look at their unique strengths, plus some areas that could use a little help.

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A young man in a classroom is looking at the camera while the rest of the class is looking at the teacher.

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That Their World May Know Who God Is

Ray Vander Laan

Many kids in today's culture don't read the Bible. Give your kids the help they need to show others who God is through their actions.

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To Spank or Not to Spank?

Danny Huerta, MSW, LCSW, LSSW

It’s one of the most common parenting questions, especially for young parents. The topic charges emotions and often sparks controversy. The problem is, there’s not an easy answer.