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10 Things You Need To Know About Bullying and Cyberbullying

No matter what form bullying or cyberbullying takes, it happens far too often. Knowing these signs, impacts, and how to address it with your kids can make all the difference in their safety and mental health.

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Dating Violence is Rising: What Parents Need to Know

50% of females and 35% of males reported that they had abused or been violent toward their partner. Knowing the signs of dating violence can help protect young adults.

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How Can I Disciple My Child In The Early Years?

Early discipleship is crucial as it lays a foundation for lifelong faith, even before children can reason or read. Involve your whole family and use everyday moments to teach them about God.

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How Can I Encourage Spiritual Growth in My Young Children?

You can guide your child’s spiritual growth by giving them “Missional Moments,” which create memories, serve others, and grow faith.

Teenage girl gazing pensively out a window, reflecting the isolation and hidden pain often explored in questions about why teens commit suicide.

Why Do Teens Commit Suicide?

Knowing what factors can cause a teen to commit suicide and knowing the steps to take can help prevent a teen’s death by suicide.

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A New Dream Job: Social Media Influencers

Is there really a path to online fame and easy money for our kids?

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How to Prepare Your Teen to Stand for Biblical Truth with Grace and Boldness

The best way to help your teen navigate a shifting culture is to equip your high schooler with a Christian worldview.

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How Does God Restore Broken Hearts?

Kintsugi is the art of repairing something that has been broken with gold, with the understanding that the object is more beautiful because it has been broken. Like the art of kintsugi, God repairs the brokenness in our lives and makes us more beautiful through the process.

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How Can Young Adults Practice Holiness in a Post-Christian World?

Distinguish between living in the world and being of the world can be tough for young adults. You can help them by being an example, letting the Holy Spirit convict them, initiating Spirit-led conversations, and by following Christ’s example.

Teen girl sits alone on a windowsill, looking out with a pensive expression, symbolizing the silent struggle behind childhood suicide.

What are the Warning Signs of Childhood Suicide?

Knowing the warning signs of childhood suicide and taking immediate action can prevent a child’s death by suicide.

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How Can I Help My Child Think Biblically in Today’s World?

Culture is shaping our children’s worldview, but we should not fear. Learn how to use everyday moments to teach them to think biblically.

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Should I Stay In My Abusive Marriage For The Kids?

Abusive marriages are more common than many realize and can have damaging, life-long effects on a couple’s children.

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Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on their book, Overwhelmed, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory offer advice for reducing stress, organizing your schedule, learning to say “no” to unnecessary commitments and increasing your capacity for joy. (Part 2 of 2)

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How Christian Family Rhythms Build Strong Families and Lasting Faith 

Extraordinary families are shaped through the ordinary rhythms of everyday life.

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Practical Help for When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on their book, Overwhelmed, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory offer advice for reducing stress, organizing your schedule, learning to say “no” to unnecessary commitments and increasing your capacity for joy. (Part 1 of 2)

Toddler experiencing toy overload while holding oversized toy grapes and a green toy apple in a play seat.

What Is Toy Overload?

Kids need play, not excessive toys. Fewer toys foster better creativity & engagement with real-world activities, preventing sensory overload and addiction.

A father lifts his young son on his shoulders as the boy practices shooting a basketball, illustrating biblical masculinity through guidance, encouragement, and nurturing connection.

How Do We Develop Biblical Masculinity In Our Sons? 

Raise sons with biblical masculinity—rooted in humility, empathy, and self-control—not cultural stereotypes. Gather age-specific tips, counters myths about toxic masculinity, and equip yourself to model Christlike character as you help your boys grow into godly men. 

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What To Do If Your Adult  Child  Is  Living  with  Her  Boyfriend? 

Learn how to respond with grace, truth, and wisdom when your adult child is living with their boyfriend. Biblical guidance for maintaining influence and connection.

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Can My Child With Special Educational Needs Succeed in School?

If a child has special educational needs, that doesn’t mean that they can’t succeed in school. Here are 11 suggestions of how you can help your child thrive in an educational environment.

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What 10 Things Should I Do If My Elementary-Aged Child Has Autism?

These 10 tips can help you understand ASD and guide your elementary-aged child with autism through the early school years.