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Age & Stage

Three toddlers sit side-by-side in front of a pile of toys. One tries to take a toy airplane from the middle child.

Shaping Toddler Behavior

Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.

Control and Motherhood

Is there such a thing as being in control when you’re a mother?

Bedtime Rituals

Is bedtime a problem at your home? Here are a few suggestions for creating a better bedtime routine.

A Double Dose of Variety

Raising kids in an intercultural home has many benefits.

Teen girl looking up hopefully

When Teens Lose Hope

If your teens seem depressed or hopeless and you worry that their actions may lead to self-harm, here are some ideas for bringing hope into their situation.

School-Year Support for Single Parents

My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.

Teens and Suicide

With the prevalence of teen suicides, parents can’t help but wonder, even worry, about their teen and depression. 

compassion for kids

Cultivate Compassion in Your Kids

You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.

Toddler- and Baby-Proofing

Are your little ones getting into everything? Here are a couple of ideas to help you safely get your toddlers through this active stage of exploration.

Young boy and his dad washing a window with a sponge and squeegee

Entitled to Be Thankful

One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.

Mom talking with teen daughter

Talking Abstinence With Your Teen

Clearly articulating our expectations regarding abstinence helps teens understand its importance.

Teens and Sexual Harassment

Find out how to help your teens understand where flirting ends and harassment begins.

What is Abstinence

What Is Abstinence? Conversations with Our Kids

Abstinence is a difficult topic to discuss with your kids. However, it’s an important conversation to have as your children continue to develop. Consider your approach to these conversations.

Life Skills Checklist

Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.

Teen girl learning guitar in classroom

Motivating Teens to Achieve

The root of a person’s motivation lies in his or her passion . . . and the same is true for a teen.

The Value of Christian Friends

Teens tend to attract friends who share similar values, and you can encourage them to do so.

“The Least of These” and Your Teens

Lead your teen into meaningful action.

Risks Teens Take

What can parents do when their teens think they’re invincible and don’t consider the life-changing consequences?

So Your Teen’s Going to Prom … Now What?

Tips for parents about prom preparation and insights.

Mother holder her daughter in her arms with a flowered field in the background

Are You and Your Teen BFFs?

As their parent, you need to find the balance between being your child’s friend and being her parent.