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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 your family and how to better relate to one another.

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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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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 gathers around the table for a service that may include a meal.

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Studies Reveal How Screen Time Affects Developing Minds

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes TV rots your brain. We’ve all heard some iteration of that phrase before. And it turns out, it may be true—and, to some extent, perpetuated by parents. But “rots” isn’t the best verb to use. A better word might be “molds” or “shapes.” And while those verbs may sound better, …

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Sibling Squabbles – Navigating the Challenges of Sibling Rivalry

Sibling conflict is unavoidable. It’s just part of life with young humans whose “life-giving skills are still developing,” Cartmell explains. But that conflict can have benefits.

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Four Truths To Empower Mom When Homeschooling Is Tough

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

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10 Good Reasons to Homeschool: Are you a good fit?

If faith and character are part of your family values, homeschooling could be the right choice.

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Will Homeschooling Make My Kids Weird?

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

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How Disciplining Children Creates Happy Childhoods

These simple ways of disciplining your children enables other adults to see past your children’s behavior and enrich their lives.

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How to Handle Stress in Your Children

While the cause of stress in your children depends on a variety of influences, you can provide hope and support through security and comfort.

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Your Homeschooled Kids’ Keys to College: Record Keeping

Keeping professional records during your homeschooler’s high school years can help them gain admittance to college.

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Considering Home Schooling?

Pros and cons of home schools

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Build a Great Relationship With Your Child

It’s easy to fall into the trap of settling into a routine of all the things we do for our kids, and assume we are parenting well.

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Mastering Homeschool: Essential Strategies for Success

Four simple strategies to help plan school days and the school year.

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4 Easy Ways To Improve The Way You Discipline

As you correct your kids in their behavior, they need to hear four messages that affirm them and show them of your love and care.

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Supplement Your Homeschool Curriculum With Focus Resources

Homeschool curriculum options for the Christian family that are free or low cost.

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Is Homeschooling The Best For Me And My Kids?

Let’s be honest: Homeschooling isn’t for everyone. Here is a look at what homeschooling is, and several ways to determine if it’s best for your family.

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Kids Want A Voice In Their Schooling

Recess! Report cards! (And other basic human rights)! Give your kids a place to voice their needs in the home-school experience.

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How to Talk to Preteens About Sex

Talking to your preteen about sex can feel overwhelming, but it’s a conversation that needs to happen sooner than you think.

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Can Babies Be Addicted to Screens?

Have you ever wondered if your baby is addicted to screens?