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Parenting

Approaches to Discipline

Parents develop expectations for their child’s behavior based on age. However, there are factors to keep in mind.

Safeguards for Video Gameplay

Do you have a child who loves to play video games? These safeguards will help counter the possible ill effects.

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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.

Blessing Your Kids

Blessing Your Kids

It’s easier than you think to bless your kids!

Tech Support for Parents

Help for parents who wonder how to guide their children’s use of technology in today’s tech-risky culture.

Kindergarten Milestones

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

Healthy Grief

What can you do to help children when they lose a grandparent, friend, sibling or parent?

What Do I Say?

How to answer difficult questions your children ask.

Preparing Your Child for the Online World

Get information about potential dangers that lurk on the Web, and steps parents can take to help protect their family.

5 Mistakes That Can Turn Your Child into a Video Game Junkie

Avoid these common mistakes to help protect your child from video game addiction.

Taming the Tattletale

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

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Helping Kids Relate in a Screen-Driven World (Part 2 of 2)

Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane explain the dangers of overusing digital gadgets and media, and offer parents practical advice on establishing healthy boundaries and teaching their kids the importance of face-to-face relational skills. (Part 2 of 2)

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Helping Kids Relate in a Screen-Driven World (Part 1 of 2)

Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane explain the dangers of overusing digital gadgets and media, and offer parents practical advice on establishing healthy boundaries and teaching their kids the importance of face-to-face relational skills. (Part 1 of 2)

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Children: A Heritage From the Lord

Pastor Michael Youssef offers insights on how parents can pass godly values on to their children by keeping God at the center of the home.

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Talking to Your Daughter About Puberty

Dr. Walt Larimore discusses the importance of talking with your daughter about puberty and the changes involved as she transitions from childhood to womanhood.

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Managing Sibling Conflict

Education expert Cynthia Tobias explains what parents can do to reduce the amount of conflict between their children and create a more peaceful home environment.

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Preparing Teens for the College Years (Part 2 of 2)

College professor and author Alex Chediak offers advice to parents on guiding their teens toward academic and career success. (Part 2 of 2)

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Preparing Teens for the College Years (Part 1 of 2)

College professor and author Alex Chediak offers advice to parents on guiding their teens toward academic and career success. (Part 1 of 2)

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Choosing Life in the Midst of an Adverse Pregnancy (Part 2 of 2)

Todd Smith of the music group, Selah, and his wife, Angie, share their moving story surrounding their decision to carry their pre-born child to term when they were advised by doctors to terminate the pregnancy because the baby would not survive outside the womb. (Part 2 of 2)