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A Logical Faith

Why your teen’s college prep should include an understanding of the Christian worldview

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Living in a Broken World

Do you know how to reassure your kids when they doubt God’s goodness because of all the bad things happening in the world?

End Childhood Comparisons and Choose Contentment

Do your kids compare what they have to what others own? Help them beat this comparison game by learning to be thankful for what they have, even when others have more.

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4 Ways to Calm Toddler Tantrums

There are few things more humiliating for parents than public tantrums by their children. Here are four ways to help your young child resolve frustration by teaching him to be independent in a healthy way.

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Teaching Kids Life Skills

Are your kids ready for the real world? What are the basics that you’d like your children to know before they left home?

Helping Kids Accept and Enjoy Who They Are

Do your tweens struggle to understand and appreciate their identity? Help them grow in the confidence of who they are by being their sounding board instead of their boss, as they sort through, discover and learn to appreciate their own unique identity.

Your Social Baby

Social development is important in every stage of childhood, even the first three years of a child’s life. Find age-appropriate ways you can promote healthy social interaction with your child.

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Is Your Teen Ready to Drive?

Instead of just handing over the keys, set reasonable boundaries for your teen and evaluate your teen’s driving performance until you are confident your teen can maintain good driving habits.

Stepparenting: 4 Steps to Teen Discipline

What does a new stepdad do when kids need discipline?

Readiness for Kindergarten: Your Child’s Mind

How Can I Help My Child Grow Intellectually? There are so many enjoyable ways you can support your kindergartner as he acquires these new skills! You are, after all, his most important teacher. Here are some suggestions: Challenge him to find different ways that numbers are used at home. These could include telephone books, measuring …

Kindergarten Milestones

This checklist will help determine how well your child has progressed in acquiring kindergarten skills.

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Kindergarten Readiness: Your Child’s Emotions

Here are some things you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten

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Kindergarten Readiness: Reading

Here are some enjoyable activities you can do with your child to help prepare her for kindergarten.

Taming the Tattletale

Parents often pardon rather than correct the tattler simply because they do not know how to deal with the issue.

When Baby Makes Three

Practical ways to navigate the changes in your marriage

The “Babymoon”

One way to stay connected during pregnancy.

Six Marks of a College-Ready Teen

Alex Chediak shares six foundational marks of a teen who will make responsible decisions.

First-Time Expectant Parents

If you and your spouse are expecting your first baby, you will face a lot of challenges. But it will all be worth it.

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Does Equal Mean Identical?

As parents of teen daughters, we need to learn to affirm her value without diminishing others.

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My Toddler Doesn’t Obey

It’s important for your disobedient child to know two important facts: 1) You love him unconditionally; and 2) You are in charge — and he isn’t.