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One Single Dad’s Story

When Don lost his wife to cancer, he was left to raise his 8-year-old daughter alone.

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Kindergarten Readiness: Reading

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

How to Choose Video Games Wisely

In the ever-changing landscape of video gaming, take the time necessary to ensure that your child engages in ‘safe’ games.

Kindergarten Milestones

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

Talk With Your Kids About Online Safety

Setting basic rules for Internet access can go a long way toward building a nurturing online environment in your home.

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 …

What Do I Say?

How to answer difficult questions your children ask.

Healthy Grief

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

Detriments of Video Games

As you might expect, there are several common drawbacks to video game play.

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.

Tech Support for Parents

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

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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)

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Choosing Life in the Midst of an Adverse Pregnancy (Part 1 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 1 of 2)