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How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal

Having child who is depressed or suicidal is the frightening reality of too many parents today. However, there is hope in Christ, and preventive steps you can take to help a child you care about.

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Chores Help Kids Be Successful In Life

Children build their self-confidence through learning small, real life skills.

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Help Kids Recognize Their Identity in Christ

Teach your kids that Jesus did for us what we could never do for ourselves: He measured up.

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Scriptures About Beauty and Appearance

Enjoy reading key Scripture verses that relate to appearance and beauty with your child.

Forging a New Identity

God has given you experiences that build wisdom if interpreted and used correctly. And that wisdom can be a tremendous benefit to others who will go through the same dark valley.

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Am I Less of a Man?

I thought my self-image was unshakable. But then the test results came in.

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How to Raise Strong and Confident Daughters

When your daughter recognizes that you believe in her, she begins to believe in herself, and has confidence to pursue her dreams.

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Who am I? — Your Child’s Identity

Help your children understand what it means to be a priceless creation of God, no matter their age or stage.

A sad woman sits next to a window, contemplating her insecurities. You may be able to work through insecurity in your relationship by seeking help. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

How to Stop Being Insecure in a Relationship

If you struggle with insecurities and issues of self-worth with your spouse, here are some suggestions to break free from these destructive thoughts.

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Six Ways to Build Your Teen’s Identity

Try these strategies to counteract culture by helping your teen develop a strong, positive identity.

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6 Ways to Develop Self-Confidence and Positive Self-Image in Children

These six steps can help you to build self-confidence and a positive self-image in your children.

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Teens Using Media: Why Social Media Shouldn’t Define Your Teen

Instagram and Snapchat may seem harmless and fun, but they can be addicting and damaging for your teens, when these apps are used in excess.

Teens and Eating Disorders

Discussing body image and eating disorders is difficult, but it is important to create a safe place for your teens to express what they are going through.

Navigating Your Preteen’s Body Changes

As adolescents undergo changes to their bodies, they will need to understand what’s happening, develop a positive body image and care for themselves.

The Source of Self-Worth

Our teens’ self-worth must come from their knowledge of who Jesus is and from the assurance of His love and care. Parents can emphasize these truths as they model acceptance, forgiveness and love.

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Affirming Your Child’s Identity in God

You can help your children understand that they really are loved—and even liked—by their heavenly Father.

The Trap of Eating Disorders

By understanding where the core of the problem lies and checking what the Bible has to say about our bodies, we can grasp a hope and a faith that’s out of this world.

Eating Disorders

Although the following influences do not constitute a comprehensive list of contributing factors, they are often present in eating disorders.

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Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders

Body image issues and eating disorders are rooted in cultural messages – so how can we help our kids overcome them?

Build a Strong Sense of Identity in Your Kids

Do your kids struggle with their identity? Mom of six kids, Michele Cushatt shares about three self-strengthening anchors that can ground kids in the truth of who they are.