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School’s Out! Now What?

Summer survival tips for the single parent

Building Stepsibling Bonds

You can encourage stepsiblings to bond through shared experiences.

After the Death of a Spouse

Suddenly, I was the single father of a 4-year-old Disney princess and a little boy who had just learned to walk.

Bless Your Grown Children

Step into a new area of relationship with your adult child

Start With Respect

Get over your need for your step kids to like you.

When Values Collide

Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.

When Bob Became Dad

Patience helped one man earn a place in his stepdaughter’s heart.

Hugs and Stepkids

When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.

Teens and Suicide

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

Don’t Lose Your Child’s Heart

We have a great relationship, but ever since his father remarried, his stepmom has started putting these thoughts in his head about me.

Loving Your Stepkids

Sometimes you have to start by doing what’s right and good by your stepkids (even when you don’t initially like them).

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Finding the Balance Between Youth Sports and Family (Part 2 of 2)

Margot Starbuck and David King offer advice to parents from their book, Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports. (Part 2 of 2)

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Finding the Balance Between Youth Sports and Family (Part 1 of 2)

Margot Starbuck and David King offer advice to parents from their book, Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports. (Part 1 of 2)

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.

Should My Family Celebrate Halloween?

Do the decisions you make for your family regarding Halloween reflect the faith and values you demonstrate the rest of the year?

Champion girl soccer player posing for camera with her ball and trophy as her proud parents watch in the background

Keeping Children’s Sports Safe and Enjoyable

Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.

Knowing Him by Name

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give HIs life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 NIV)

Tales of Christmas Past Advent Calendar

Are you looking for the Focus on the Family 2015 Advent calendar? You can still download the true stories centered around the Christmas season.

I Want to Live With Dad!

Learn how to determine what your child really wants when your kid says he or she wants to live with the other parent.

Moving With Young Kids

Practical tips for moving with little ones and making the transition easier for them.