Being a good neighbor requires modeling consistency in displaying your love, compassion, and respect to the people within your neighborhood. Help your children love their neighbor by showing them how to build relationships with the people who live next door to you.
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Do you want your daughter someday to marry the person for her? Set her on the road now to make healthy choices later.
Help get kids thinking critically about why avoiding marijuana and other drugs is a smart, healthy choice. The goal is to avoid scare tactics while still sharing facts.
Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.
Is there such a thing as being in control when you’re a mother?
Is bedtime a problem at your home? Here are a few suggestions for creating a better bedtime routine.
Raising kids in an intercultural home has many benefits.
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.
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.
With the prevalence of teen suicides, parents can’t help but wonder, even worry, about their teen and depression.
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.
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.
One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.
Clearly articulating our expectations regarding abstinence helps teens understand its importance.
Find out how to help your teens understand where flirting ends and harassment begins.
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.
The root of a person’s motivation lies in his or her passion . . . and the same is true for a teen.
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
Lead your teen into meaningful action.
What can parents do when their teens think they’re invincible and don’t consider the life-changing consequences?