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.
Parenting
Fathers can be purposeful in raising their sons to be good men.
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.
Don’t settle for a gloomy household. Instead, discover the fun in everyday family life.
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.
Do you know how to reassure your kids when they doubt God’s goodness because of all the bad things happening in the world?
You can embrace the racial differences in your adopted children and give them a healthy cultural and family identity.
Adoption expectations—and unfortunate truths—can reveal our weakness and His power.
Unfulfilled expectations can lead to disappointment and even disconnection between parents and adopted children.
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.
Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.
How should we feel about our world population at 7 billion?
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.
Help your children understand how to love others as Jesus loves them.
Help kids face their fears in a world where bad things happen
A conversation to have with your children about those who are suffering for their faith — when your children are ready
As parents, you can help your kids grapple with the messiness in Scripture and come to a better understanding of who God is.
Help your kids grow in confidence and resilience through healthy patterns of praise.
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.
Celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month by teaching your kids to show gratitude to your family’s pastor.