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Parenting

Everyday Challenges

Uncovering Some of the Subtle (and not-so-subtle) Dilemmas of Motherhood.

Community In Everyday Life

How Peer Pressure Can Enhance Parental Influence.

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Are The Kids Really All Right?

An overview of current research on mom/dad families as compared to same-sex homes.

Virtual Choices … Real-World Consequences

The addictive nature of video games and social media means that too much of either isn’t healthy for teens.

Passing on Faith Requires Intentionality

In addition to being intentional about communicating with your children, be intentional about modeling and sharing your faith.

Repetition and Blessing

Parents need to continually repeat the basic truths of God to our children.

How to Survive Baby Boot Camp

When you bring your baby home from the hospital, the rigors of basic training begin.

Preparing for Adoption

The more information a couple has when pursuing adoption, the more prepared they will be for any problems that may surface.

Adoption Options

Adoption options include domestic foster care, domestic infant, international, open, closed and embryo.

Rachel’s Challenge: Teaching Teens to be Kind at School

Help your teen embrace a culture of kindness when their world seems to promote selfishness.

Teaching Teens to Care

Teach your teens selflessness . . . even in a materialistic world.

Reasons for Educating Yourself

As you educate yourself about drugs and alcohol, you will feel more capable when talking to your child about the issue.

Rules for an Effective Conversation

Think about what kind of communication will get your message about drugs and alcohol across effectively and always leave the door open for further conversations.

Faith at Home

Take every chance you can to practice faith-talk with your children.

Handling Disrespect

Two of your kids are fighting, another one won’t pick up his toys, and your teenager just revealed the tattoo she got without your permission. You’re exhausted, and all you want is peace. You’re not alone. For many, disciplining children is a daily challenge. When it comes to discipline in my home, I only have …

Two More Relational Styles: Grabbing and Folding

How control and responsibility affect the relationship between you and your teen.

Words Are Powerful

Celebrate personal moments in a powerful way that can breathe life into a young person’s heart and future!

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Ideas for Creating Traditions

Here are a few ideas real moms and dads have created to set an atmosphere where words of affirmation and moments of celebration can be shared.

How Dads Can Stay Involved

Preschool Go on a walk with your child, and collect leaves or other objects that reflect the changing seasons. Create habits that help you connect with your wife and kids, such as phone calls from work or special “daddy” time when you walk through the doorway at the end of the day. Post pictures of …

How Much Validation and Nurturing?

Every person needs both validation and nurture to fully develop into a healthy adult.