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Parenting Alone: Hope for Solo Moms Raising Boys
In a world where genders are easily confused, raising boys alone can seem hopeless.
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The Secret Sauce You Need to Tame Your Wild Child
Having a wild child can bring the eyes of judgment in every aisle of the grocery store. More discipline is...
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How To Get Your Kids Talking
As a parent, you know each child is different. Some are talkative, some are not. For children to communicate well,...
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How to Help Your Parents and Your Kids Bond
Foster a strong relationship between your children and their grandparents by creating opportunities for them to interact
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Helping Kids Process Violence in the News and Social Media
In the wake of unexpected violence erupting on the screen it's important to equip children with the necessary facts to...
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What Is the Make Homeschool Safe Act—and Why It’s a Threat to Parental Rights
A new wave of legislation claims to protect children—but what it really does is place every parent under suspicion.
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Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids
Dirty dishes. Messy bedrooms. Toys on the living room floor. Some days, there just isn't a good way to avoid...
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Helping Our Kids Grow and Keep a Positive Mindset
Today’s kids face new challenges and ask questions our kids didn’t have to two decades ago. But God has provided...
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An Attitude of Gratitude: Going Beyond Please and Thank You
Are your children truly grateful for what they have? Here are ways parents can create a lasting attitude of gratitude...
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How Do I Help My Stressed 7-Year-Old?
My 7-year-old seems stressed all the time. What can I do to help her?
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Are Trans-Youth at a Higher Risk for Suicide?
I've heard that trans-youth are at a higher risk for suicide. Is this true?
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Navigate Family Differences With This Personality Quiz
Relating to different personalities is not always easy. Take the quiz to find out and understand the unique strengths within...
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Is Your Daughter A Mean Girl?
Some are calling this breed the "New American Girl." She's more physical, not afraid to be aggressive or go after...
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Set Aside Divorce Differences for the Kids
Learning how to manage Christmas after divorce can be overwhelming and devastating. Explore this story of overcoming divorce differences.
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Getting Back to Normal: Changing Your Mindset
These 3 steps can help you change your mindset following the COVID-19 pandemic and start getting back to a more...
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Magic in Media: Harmless Fantasy?
Understanding our children's mental and spiritual development plays an important role in how they will interpret the worldview presented in...
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9 Ways to Help Children Cope with a Father’s Death
If you know a boy or girl who has dealt with a father’s death, whether recently or some time ago,...
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Talking to Kids About Mass Violence
We can't shield our kids from hearing about war, mass shootings, and violence against innocents. But how should you talk...
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What to Do When Young Kids Masturbate
On the scale of uncomfortable things to talk about with your young kids; masturbation hovers around the top. But as...
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What Should We Do If our Preschooler Walked in on Me and My Spouse Having Sex?
Any topics, conversations, or even a mention related with sex can be awkward for you and your preschooler. Much less...
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Are Trans-Youth at a Higher Risk for Suicide?
I've heard that trans-youth are at a higher risk for suicide. Is this true?
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When Someone Has “Different Pronouns”: Explaining LGBT Pronoun Usage to our Kids
Learn how to address and answer your child's questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to...
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Are Young Kids Influenced to Identify as Transgender?
I've been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as...
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Do You Have a Strategy for Telling Your Kids About Sex?
What do I tell my kids about sex? When do I start? It all begins with a conversation, at the...
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Answering Parents’ Questions on Gender Confusion in Children
To be human is to be gendered — male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a...
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How Parents Can Model Healthy Sexual Behavior for Kids
Because our children develop over time, there's encouragement that change for the better is always possible. Now is a great...
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The Reasoning for Using Anatomically Correct Terms With Your Kids
Using nickname to describe areas of the body isn't necessarily wrong. But there's a better path to set your kids...
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Biblical Discipline Has Five Characteristics
Sometimes it's hard to know if you're disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible.
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Tips for Passing a Deep, Practical Faith to Children
Did you know that 65 to 75 percent of children raised in Christian homes will walk away from their faith...
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Putting God First
Try these faith activities to help your children grow in their faith.
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Have Faith in God: 9 Bible Verses to Bless Your Kids
Encourage your kids to hold fast to the hope of Christ and to lean on Bible verses like these to...
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Blessing Your Children
Using the brief overview of the five key elements of the blessing, you can create life-changing moments for your family.
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New Ideas for a Christ-Centered Easter
Simple ways to celebrate Easter with your kids
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A Biblical Basis for the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting
These seven traits offer parents the tools they need to break harmful parenting habits and the opportunity to replace them...
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26 Bible Verses to Reverse Parental Burnout
If you are experiencing parental burnout, you understand how overwhelming and exhausting it can be. Remember, you are not alone....
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Experience the Easter Story in a New Way with a Traditional Passover Meal
The Seder (pronounced “say-der”) is the religious ceremony that tells the story of Passover. It’s a family-oriented ritual where everyone...
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Good Books for Kids to Read: How to Find Them
You can find good books for your kids by starting with our list of genres and then matching books to...
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Helping Kids Process Violence in the News and Social Media
In the wake of unexpected violence erupting on the screen it's important to equip children with the necessary facts to...
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Netflix: How to Use Your Parental Controls
We can't always trust they are watching something wholesome.
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AI “Bad Science” Videos Promote Conspiracy Theories for Kids–And More
Each month, Plugged In publishes a blog with the latest technology and social media trends.
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Embracing the Screen-time Reset
Is your family's screen time out of control? Discover effective strategies to improve family interactions.
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A Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology (Download)
Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically,...
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Instill Biblical Principles for Entertainment and Media Choices
The Bible is full of passages to help us navigate the culture. How can you help your children think biblically...
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Disney Warns Parents to Put Parental Controls on Disney+
This Disney mom has had enough.
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Jim Daly Intro to StagesDr. Huerta “What’s So Amazing” (Stage 4-8)Dr. William Toffler “What to Expect” (Stage 4-8)
How Do I Handle AI With My Child? – Arlene Pellicane
How Do I Limit Devices For My Child? – Arlene Pellicane
My Kid Wants To Be A Social Media Influencer? – Arlene Pellicane
How Do I Handle Video Games With My Child? – Arlene Pellicane
Should I Consider Homeschooling? – Monica Swanson
Does My Son Have Too Much Energy? – Monica Swanson
How Do I Explain Woke Culture To My Child? – Joe Dallas
How To Teach My Child Boundaries In A Woke Culture? – Joe Dallas
How Should My Child Respond To Pronouns? – Joe Dallas
How Do I Talk To My Child About Transgenderism? – Joe Dallas
How Important is Answering Every Question? – Melissa Hannigan
How Do I Start Homeschool? – Melissa Hannigan
The Role of Intimacy in Parenting – Dr. Juli Slattery
When & How to Talk to Kids About Sex – Dr. Juli Slattery
Understanding Sexuality in a Changing Culture – Dr. Juli Slattery
Should You Homeschool? – Rebecca St. James
Demonstrating Your Faith To Your Children – Rebecca St. James
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