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The Power of Presence

Sometimes, a parent needs to set his own lifestyle aside and take advantage of the opportunities we have to spend quality time with our kids.

Why Kids Misbehave

Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.

Television: An Obstacle to Building Character

Is the do-as-I-say-not-as-the-TV-character-does approach to parenting working for you? Here’s why it probably isn’t.

A Tool for Telling a Child’s Life Story

Telling the story should not be a one-time event but an ongoing process as the child grows.

Is My Teen Just Angry or Is She an Angry Teen?

How to recognize the causes of teenage anger, and whether it’s just pushback and a desire for respect, or perhaps a more serious discipline issue.

Birth Family Relationships

In our well-connected world, it is more likely than ever that your child will now, or someday in the future, have contact or relationships with the people who brought him into this world.

One Family’s Story

How can parents stop enabling and set boundaries for adult children?

Surround Yourself With Comfort

This may be the holiday season to do what brings you comfort. Choose to be around people you can count on to understand your sorrow, people who offer the support you need to get through the season.

Frenzy for Fame

Young people with an itch for fame should be encouraged not only to excel at something, but also to care for something more than themselves.

Equipping Your Teen with Character

Even teens and tweens learn more by example than by teaching. Modeling proper virtues for your children is important.

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Unique Challenges

Children who are adopted when they’re older or who have more complicated histories are not likely to respond well to some traditional discipline methods.

Launching Your Child’s Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary?

Take a look at seven common faith-launching worries parents face.

Questions Children Ask

The respect you show for each birth parent’s intrinsic value and humanity will boost your child’s own self-respect.

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Home Schooling and Single Parents

Given up on the idea of home education? It might be time to reconsider.

Kids and Moving

Helping your child find new friendships after the big move

Joining God’s Family: A FaithLaunch Family Time

Try using this activity to teach your kids that God wants us to be part of His family.

Toddler Misbehavior

Is your little angel having a bad day? It’s important to pick the right solution for restoring heavenly peace.

But Mom, You Were Spying!

Worried about what your teen is up to on Facebook? These tips will help.

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How to Overcome Past Sexual Experiences in a Remarriage

God intended sexuality to be a wonderful gift for married couples. Remarriage presents some unique barriers to sexual intimacy, but each of them can be overcome.

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When Children Have Been Abused

Keys for offering the healing experience of meeting your adopted child’s needs, if they’ve been abused.