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Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become 1 of the supporters needed before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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Intentional Parenting

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Back to the Books

Karen Ehman gives tips about getting ready for the new school year.

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The Moments We Nearly Miss

Seize unexpected opportunities to make memories.

Meaning in the Margins

Make the most of every moment you have with your kids.

What Motivates Your Child to Learn?

Understand what motivates each of your children and whether those motivators are formed within themselves or developed through external circumstances.

Thoughtful Kids in a Rapid Sound-Bites World

Kids are increasingly pressured by our media-saturated world to react quickly to information — but there is nothing wrong with a deliberate thinker.

Parenting a Shy Sadie Robertson

With her parents’ help, Sadie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame moved past her fear and anxiety to walk in a confidence that comes from God.

Teaching My Children the Sanctity of Life

Helping children understand that the sanctity of human life isn’t just about valuing people at the beginning and end of their lives – but also every day in between.

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Are You a Marshmallow Mom?

Marshmallow moms are sweet. Who doesn’t love sugar? But being overly soft and sweet in our parenting can be detrimental to our kids.

Are You Kind to Your Kids?

There is no need to be rude in your parenting. Instead, approach family life with a sensible and respectful tone.

The Wise Stepmom

Get insights into your relationships as you adjust to your new role as a stepmother.

How to Talk to Your Kids

How to Talk to Your Kids so They Talk to You

Knowing how to talk to your kids can feel overwhelming. To guide our kids toward independence, we need to walk alongside and support them.

Don’t Lose Your Child’s Heart

We have a great relationship, but ever since his father remarried, his stepmom has started putting these thoughts in his head about me.

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Keeping Children’s Sports Safe and Enjoyable

Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.

I Want to Live With Dad!

Learn how to determine what your child really wants when your kid says he or she wants to live with the other parent.

The Super Power of Real Heroes

Encourage your super-hero-loving kids in pointing to real-life individuals who have made an impact in history and today. 

Encouraging Your Child’s Smarts

Learn about eight “smarts” that will help you recognize your children’s interests and abilities and help you strengthen them.

Do the Inconvenient

Sacrificing convenience — sometimes that’s how God uses parents to help draw others closer to Jesus.

Make Prayer Real

Helping little ones learn to pray may not be as hard as you think.

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Special Needs: Sandstorm in the Classroom

My daughter’s meltdown was an opportunity to help her teacher understand Hope’s unique challenges.

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Four Sports Lessons . . . That You Don’t Want Your Kids to Learn

Sometimes all the lessons kids learn through sports aren’t positive. Here are some tips to help you avoid the negative lessons.