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Parenting
Here are 5 things that make it hard for parents to give up trying to control their teens.
If the midweek scavenger hunts have left you searching for a more manageable morning system, here’s a plan of action.
Amid these stories from other parents, you’ll find tips and tools in the areas of schooling, church, balancing the needs of your disabled child and the needs of your other children, coping when your circumstances have become too hard and encouragement in developing friendships.
Use your children’s involvement in sports to teach them about life.
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 …
Many couples would like to start their family, but worry they can’t pull it off financially.
More folks are realizing it is a natural and necessary way of alleviating pain, misunderstandings and of bringing considerable peace of mind for the whole family.
Spending one-on-one time with each of your children
Reading is one of the only entertainment mediums that’s also an essential life skill.
Requests for visits with the child by birth families are on the rise.
Your toddler’s new sexual discoveries are fueled by age-appropriate curiosity. For toddlers, this exploration is normal. However, you now have an opportunity to create a healthy foundation for biblical sexuality in your toddler’s future.
Remarriage should be considered carefully and only after a couple has sought premarital counseling.
We can engage our teens by caring about what matters to them.
My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
Finding volunteer opportunities for your kids is a good way to teach them compassion and stewardship as part of their service to God.
When you’re grieving the loss of someone who isn’t at the table, traditional holiday family events can be especially hard. Perhaps this is the year to do something different.
While your family’s holiday seasons likely will be sprinkled with occasional pain, these times can also be an opportunity to discover God in brand new ways.
Sippy cups, playgroups and lots of energy — welcome to the world of toddlers, where everyday is an adventure!
Help your tween grow into a thoughtful young adult by prioritizing your relationship rather than simply listing rules.