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Potty Training

How do you get your toddler over this frustrating step?

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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.

The Power of Perseverance

God doesn’t expect parents to get everything right. But He expects us to keep trying!

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Approaching Remarriage

Remarriage should be considered carefully and only after a couple has sought premarital counseling.

Intentionally Focusing on Your Teen

We can engage our teens by caring about what matters to them.

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The Benefits of Reading to Your Children

Reading is one of the only entertainment mediums that’s also an essential life skill.

Options and Successful Strategies

Requests for visits with the child by birth families are on the rise.

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How to Respond to Toddlers and Their Sexual Discovery

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.

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Managing Tween Anger

Help your tween grow into a thoughtful young adult by prioritizing your relationship rather than simply listing rules.

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Family Time and Relationships

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 …

Losing Ourselves

Finding volunteer opportunities for your kids is a good way to teach them compassion and stewardship as part of their service to God.

Start a New Tradition

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.

Healing from grief and loss can be part of your new year

Prepare Yourself for Healing in the Coming Year

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.

Toddlerhood

Sippy cups, playgroups and lots of energy — welcome to the world of toddlers, where everyday is an adventure!

Trade Chores With Your Kids

A clever idea changed my perspective on my kids and household duties.

What is Beauty

What is Beauty?

What really is beauty? Depending on who (or more specifically where) you ask, you’ll get a different answer. Train your kids to look in the right places for beauty.

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From Parent to Consultant

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes “Mom, it took me forever to get to work, and I didn’t get to stop for dinner. You know how awful I feel when I don’t eat, and I don’t have any breaks to go out and get something. Can you pick up a burrito and drop it off?” This …

Raising Caring Kids

How do you help your children care for others?

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Growing Up Too Fast

Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By …

Getting Toddlers to Sleep

Having trouble getting your toddler down to sleep? Here are some ideas for making the bedtime experience less stressful.