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Calming Childhood Fears

When your child is frightened, he will look to you for emotional cues. Consider how other parents have worked with their children regarding childhood fears.

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Missions to Manhood

Fathers can be purposeful in raising their sons to be good men.

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Family Dynamics During the Holidays

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley answer listener questions on how to successfully navigate family relationships during the holidays, and help couples work as a team to balance chores, budgets and family demands.

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Do You Need to Lighten Up

Don’t settle for a gloomy household. Instead, discover the fun in everyday family life.

Are You Rewarding or Bribing Your Child?

Do you know the difference between a reward and a bribe? One encourages exasperating behavior and the other teaches kids the joy of doing what is right.

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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?

Helping Adopted Children Develop a Healthy Racial Identity

You can embrace the racial differences in your adopted children and give them a healthy cultural and family identity.

Letting Go of Adoption Expectations to Meet a Child’s Needs

Unfulfilled expectations can lead to disappointment and even disconnection between parents and adopted children.

When Adopted Kids Need More Than a Parent’s Love

I remember thinking, All kids need is a little love. Now after adopting six children from foster care, I realize how naïve my words were.

The Struggle to Reach Normal After an Adoption

Adoption expectations—and unfortunate truths—can reveal our weakness and His power.

Sexting: Why Parents Should Care and What They Should Do About It

Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.

Seven Billion and Counting: How Many is Too Many?

How should we feel about our world population at 7 billion?

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.

Engage: Reflecting God’s Heart

Help your children understand how to love others as Jesus loves them.

Talking to Kids About Natural Disasters

Help kids face their fears in a world where bad things happen

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Talking to Kids About the Persecuted Church

A conversation to have with your children about those who are suffering for their faith — when your children are ready

When the Bible Isn’t G-Rated

As parents, you can help your kids grapple with the messiness in Scripture and come to a better understanding of who God is.

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Constructive Praise

Help your kids grow in confidence and resilience through healthy patterns of praise. 

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Passing Along a Blessing to Your Children

Dr. John Trent explains the concept of the biblical blessing and why receiving that blessing helps children thrive. Our guest also offers parents practical suggestions for bestowing blessings on their kids. 

Show Kids How to Appreciate Their Pastor

Celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month by teaching your kids to show gratitude to your family’s pastor.