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Work/Family Balance

How Dads View (and live out) the Tension Between Their Jobs and Their Families.

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Why Is Mom Too Busy?

Historical and Social Influences that Push Mom to Over Schedule.

The Everyday Husband

Observations on the routines and Attitudes of Young Husbands.

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The Everyday Dad

Observations on the Routines and Attitudes of Young Fathers.

Got Religion?

How Different Perspectives on Religion Can Impact Fatherhood.

A Man and His Friends

The Struggles and Benefits of Making and Keeping Friends.

A Man and His Family

How Marriage and Fatherhood Play Out Through Family Routines.

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A Father, A Husband, A Man

The prevailing framework with which dads approach their role in the family is as an equal partnership with their wife.  Dads view their role as that of a team player with shared responsibility with their wife rather than split responsibility.  Instead of taking sole ownership for the financial support of the family, many dads share …

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Independence or Rebellion?

Sometimes what looks like rebellion is really a push for independence. Get tips on how to respond to your teen, even as you help shape a stronger path toward their maturity and wisdom.

Talk Your Way Through Conflict

Disagreements can be healthy. Your whole family can grow closer by dealing thoughtfully and lovingly with media-related differences of opinion.

Four Key Beliefs From Scripture

Learning these four biblical principles will help you reap the wonderful consequences of a much closer walk with God and harmony with others.

Wait No More: A Foster-Care Adoption Story

One family’s amazing adoption journey – one that would change their lives forever.

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Laughter: The Fun of Fatherhood

As we raise our children to be responsible, God-fearing adults, there’s a lot of room for humor, energy and fun.

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A Practical Approach to Bullies

How can parents help children deal with bullies on the bus, playground or wherever? Here’s some practical advice.

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First-Time Dads: Learning From Your Father’s Mistakes

Despite good intentions, all men make mistakes that affect their kids. It is wise to consider what we’ve learned from our dad, and how it may influence our own fathering.

Practice Makes … Parenting

A little boy with an uncertain future needs a ‘forever family.’

Do You Have a Plan?

How have you prepared your children for the attacks of Satan? Do you have a written plan to protect your children?

Beginning the Adoption Process

Qualifying as adoptive parents is a lengthy process, but it will help prepare your family for what lies ahead.

Conversation: Give Your Child an Identity

Great relationships aren’t built of laws or rigid rules, but of vulnerable communication, honesty, healthy conflicts, order and direction.

Is Your Child Cheating?

Do you know how and why teens cheat at school? Use these ideas to reduce the likelihood that your teen will cheat.